On February 6, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Lewis County, Washington, was confirmed positive for Potomac horse fever ...

The American dipper, a drab-looking bird no larger than a robin, is a splashy rarity: a songbird that swims and even walks underwater. This round-bodied gray bird with short wings and a stubby tail is ...

Wading through a clear knee-deep tidal pool in coastal Florida, I was trying to move slowly, to avoid disturbing a gorgeous American oystercatcher napping on a small sandbar. Oystercatchers are ...

Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds' nests, ...

Discover the incredible underwater escape strategy of water anole lizards in Costa Rica. Learn how they create air bubbles to ...

The commonly used pesticide has been found in elevated levels in some of the state’s largest rivers, causing potential harm ...

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As concerns grow about the impact of herbicides on manatees, new studies point to water lettuce’s roles in aquatic ecosystems.

These sturdy insects reproduce quickly and are very challenging to eliminate, since they're attracted to common food items like bread and produce. With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth ...

During the summer they are known to set up house near porch lights in order to make an easy meal of the insects that gather there. They hide during the day and often hang upside down in their webs at ...

The giant water bug sucks this fluid out. This aquatic insect has breathing tubes near its abdomen that function as snorkels. These tubes reach up to the surface and capture oxygen, which the ...