Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh ...

By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

Wild pigs in South Monterey County are showing signs of ingesting a poison meant for rodents, commonly found in bait stations ...

With tail wagging, tongue out and ears perked, Hummer - a young mixed breed dog with a slick black coat - sits down in front of a sample of screwworm scent, promptly accepting praise and treats from ...

Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin.

Every July 6, scientists around the world use this day to educate people about the risks of zoonotic diseases and how to prevent getting them. In 1885, on this day, the world got its first human ...

As a veterinary surgeon, I've spent my life caring for animals. People love their pets and the joy they bring into their ...

What began as a simple headache turned into a life-threatening infection for a 25-year-old woman until doctors discovered the ...

Nature’s least loved animals are dying fast. This could make the environment stinky and pathogens unstoppable.

An international research team has published a new study on one of the oldest known sites for the processing of animal meat ...

More than one-third of species that eat some amount of carrion are threatened or declining, a new analysis finds, and that ...

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has been testing elk for brucellosis this winter in the Crazy Mountains.