Meet the leech, the misunderstood hero of aquatic ecosystems all over the world, who does not always suck blood!

For the first time in 40 years, scientists have discovered a new species of medicinal leech in North America in a Maryland swamp. A team of researchers made the discovery in 2015 and published their ...

OCALA, Fla. — With summer closing in and outdoor activities on the rise, the risk of being attacked by “bloodsuckers” increases for humans. Visitors to the exhibit can explore their characteristics, ...

Welcome to your worst nightmare. You’ve lost your balance and fell into a pool of slimy parasitic animals that eat only one ...