Invasive species cause environmental mayhem when they establish themselves in a new ecosystem. But these interlopers can also ...

A third fatal case of hantavirus was confirmed in Mammoth Lakes. All three cases this year occurred earlier than the usual ...

Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how much human-altered landscapes can ...

Three fatal cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) have been reported in Mammoth Lakes, California, alarming public ...

Between 1993 and 2022, there were 864 cases of hantavirus disease in the United States. About 38% of severe infections lead ...

The study shows that it's not just the black rats, but also the way humans use land, like farming or cutting down forests, ...

Invasive species cause environmental mayhem when they establish ... The pathogens mainly spread to people via exposure to rodent urine and feces. "We were particularly interested in hantaviruses here ...

There are thought to be almost 4,000 cases in a single country, with one case confirmed in the UK in February 2025.

Rodents and larger insects can also create holes in the ground that are perfect spaces for snake nests. These holes can be found embedded in grass, in piles of dirt or sand, or under piles of logs or ...

Even for snake lovers, spotting a dark slithering silhouette emerge from the opening in your ceiling fan can cause a second of fright. In a recent YouTube video, a homeowner faced this scenario as ...

Though bats keep the insect population in check, you don’t want them living under your roof. Here’s what to do if you find ...