While there are plenty of beautiful sights in nature, occurrences in the animal kingdom can also be downright nasty. One such ...

Mike C. writes: I have seen some odd black spots on some cottontail rabbits. Like the fur is missing and instead is a black spot. If I send pictures, might someone be able to help determine what it ...

For the first time, scientists have cryopreserved and revived the larvae of a sea star species. The breakthrough, made with the giant pink star, gives hope the technique could be repeated to save the ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Many 7News viewers know our good friend Tower Cat enjoys lounging outside our station. However, TC had a recent health scare that serves as a warning for your own outdoor ...

Not all barnacles just sit on rocks and ships. Some invade crabs, growing like a parasitic root system that hijacks their bodies. A mysterious group called y-larvae has baffled scientists for over a ...

When describing a fly, many people think of the ubiquitous house fly (Musca domestica); whereas, some biologists might envision the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Both are good examples of ...

COUDERSPORT — Alexia Connelly, a stay-at-home mom working on a degree in social work, has four children, one of whom is Luna, age four. On Aug. 6, Connelly picked her daughter Luna up from daycare and ...

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

Watching this horrifying video clip of a botfly emerging from a dead rodent’s body may put you off them for life! But if you can see past the horror of the footage, there is plenty about this insect ...

A Reddit poster disgusted, but also fascinated, their fellow users by sharing a video of what they found in their toilet returning from vacation. Reddit user RU-SureJan posted a video of their toilet ...