Most people think frogs are harmless bug-chompers but this shocking amphibian flips the script. This frog doesn’t just defend itself against snakes it eats them alive! Caught on real footage, this ...

Young tegus are emerald green with black markings and a tail that has yellow and black bands. Over several months and after ...

Spring, above all other times of the year, is a profusion of sounds. This commotion usually kicks off in early March as ...

Tis the season for the many varieties of amphibians, and April is National Frog Month – a way to bring attention to the need for conservation efforts to protect them. Frogs represent transition – ...

"Cuban treefrogs are a problem because they eat native frogs and compete with them for habitat and food ... Emptying these ...

Government advisers say they need innovations that would help to control the disease, both the parasite and the vector ...

Mosquito dangles from a leaf. Image by Syed Ali via Unsplash. When we think of dangerous animals, images of fierce predators like sharks or lions might come to mind. However, a small, buzzing insect ...

Not all vegetables are created equal. While it's always a good idea to eat more veggies, there are some that are more nutritious than others. If you're looking to supercharge your diet ...

Mosquitoes die after drinking the blood of people taking a drug for metabolic disorders — a discovery that could help to prevent the spread of malaria 1. Every year, malaria kills more than half ...

Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers are among the most common biting insects found outdoors in Missouri. Missouri is home to venomous spiders, including the brown recluse and black widow, whose bites ...

Eating too much food in one sitting can cause feelings of nausea. However, there are many other possible causes, such as an infection, an ulcer, pregnancy, bulimia, and medication use. Nausea ...