10 parasitic creatures living inside and on your body
From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...
Peter Maddocks, prolific cartoonist with an eye for life’s absurdities
Peter Maddocks, who has died aged 96, was a cartoonist whose whimsical, humorous style appealed to audiences ranging from ...
How to avoid eye infections – and what to do if you get one
Avoid sharing personal items, such as flannels and towels. And if you have an eye infection, avoid using makeup on your eyes ...
Scientists built a great wall to keep out the ‘man devourer’ – but now it’s fighting back
The new world screw worm, a species of fly that lays its eggs in the open wounds of warm-blooded animals, is making a ...
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Sheep Management: post-breeding management, external parasites and CLP.
It is worthwhile when removing rams to also assess ewe condition, and to segregate any ewes which would benefit from ...
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Avoid Eye Infections: Prevention and Treatment Tips
Sir Elton John recently revealed on ABC's Good Morning America that he lost the sight in his right eye after suffering from an eye infection. With ...
Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity's future
What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of thinkers have ...
Guide in Africa captures rare footage of bird bathing in ants
The footage might make your skin crawl, but hornbills and other birds initiate this behavior as sort of a spa treatment.
This dangerous parasite can turn snails into real zombies and can infect birds too!
The parasitic flatworm, Leucochloridium paradoxum, turns snails into zombies by controlling their eye stalks. The infected ...
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Meet the Eastern Red-Backed Salamander, A Tiny Environmental Hero
Next time you’re walking through fallen leaves in a forest, keep an eye out for the Eastern red-backed salamander—a small ...
Why do dogs chew their paws?
Are you wondering why dogs chew their paws? It's common for dogs of all ages to lick their paws and even chew their paws on ...
Adopted a stray cat? Vet shares a complete guide for immediate care; from first contact to feeding
Feeding requires patience and effort, and making the stray comfortable at home. Dr Punith G outlined the various aspects of ...