Learn about the Nile monitor, Africa’s longest lizard, whose tail can grow over a metre in length. #NileMonitor #Wildlife ...

A man has come forward claiming ownership of the large lizard — about 1 meter long — that alarmed residents after it was spotted roaming the Gwangyo new town area of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The man ...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Health officials in Kalamazoo County are cautioning residents that West Nile Virus has recently been detected in a dead, red-tailed hawk. The Kalamazoo County Health and ...

West Nile virus cases are being reported earlier than usual across several U.S. states this year. The virus is primarily spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Most people infected ...

Much of the country is sizzling under record heat, but Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist in Houston, is heading out for his early morning walks as covered up as possible in a t-shirt, ...

(NEXSTAR) — You may be gearing up for a long weekend of outdoor activities, but between the increased tick activity and a new mosquito warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you ...

CINCINNATI — As summer approaches, mosquitoes are preparing to disrupt outdoor plans — and health officials are working to stay ahead of the potential threat they bring. The best way to reduce ...

When we think of Africa and the animals that are present, it's easy to think of the Big Five. The Big Five animals that are well known are lions, buffalo, African elephants, black rhinos, and leopards ...

Invasive species, like the Burmese pythons and green iguanas, wreak havoc on Florida's ecosystems. But an invasive lizard is garnering extra attention and giving Floridians and their pets more to ...

Gary Biszantz, founder of Cobra Farm and four-time chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, died March 14 at age 91, according to Mike Owens, longtime manager at Cobra Farm, which ...