Two years ago a parasite that can potentially kill dogs was discovered for the first time on the shores of the Colorado River ...

Nature is full of dangerous parasites and bacteria that can harm their hosts. But did you know that there are some parasites ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms include redness and itching of the skin while in or after getting out of water.

The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and again, nature presents us with something so strange that it is, frankly, bizarre.

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida -- Some neighborhoods in Broward County in Florida are under quarantine Tuesday after sightings of invasive giant African land snails, known to be one of the most dangerous ...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, giant snail species, that can also lead to outbreaks of meningitis, has been found in New Port Richey, Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and ...

Invasive apple and mystery snails in Georgia have tested positive for rat lungworm, a parasite that can cause illness if the snails are consumed raw or undercooked. Although the risk of infection is ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - If you enjoy swimming in lakes, listen up! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources discovered several invasive nonnative snail species in Georgia carrying a parasite that ...

More than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California carry two types of parasitic flatworms (trematodes), which can lead to gastrointestinal problems, weight loss, lethargy, and in rare cases, ...

After nearly a decade of research, scientists from multiple universities have discovered a new genus of parasitic sea snail, shedding light on the biodiversity of the Great African Seaforest and ...

GEORGIA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division are encouraging anglers, boaters, and visitors to lakes across the state to help prevent the spread of invasive snail ...