Nature is full of dangerous parasites and bacteria that can harm their hosts. But did you know that there are some parasites ...

The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and again, nature presents us with something so strange that it is, frankly, bizarre.

Giant african snails are spreading into new areas, and their invasion is raising serious public health concerns. These snails can carry parasites that cause disease, turning a slow-moving pest into a ...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, giant snail species, that can also lead to outbreaks of meningitis, has been found in New Port Richey, Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida -- Some neighborhoods in Broward County in Florida are under quarantine Tuesday after sightings of invasive giant African land snails, known to be one of the most dangerous ...

Invasive apple and mystery snails in Georgia have tested positive for rat lungworm, a parasite that can cause illness if the snails are consumed raw or undercooked. Although the risk of infection is ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - If you enjoy swimming in lakes, listen up! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources discovered several invasive nonnative snail species in Georgia carrying a parasite that ...

In a groundbreaking achievement for marine science, researchers unveil a new genus and species of parasitic sea snail after nearly a decade of study, revealing the collaborative efforts of scientists ...