The sex life of treefrogs: how females build better nests by mating with multiple partners

African grey foam-nest treefrogs (Chiromantis xerampelina) are common across the savannahs and dry forests of south-eastern Africa. Despite their unremarkable outward appearance, these small animals ...

How not to be a ‘touron’ when encountering Colorado wildlife

There’s been a lot of wildlife news this summer. In July, a grandfather visiting Yellowstone National Park was charged by a ...

Keep one eye peeled for this rare wildflower bloom in Colorado high country

The corn lily is toxic to animals and known to cause lambs to be born with one eye. Blink and you may miss this rare blooming ...

Common parasites that could be hiding in your food, and symptoms they cause

From microscopic protozoa in drinking water to worms in undercooked pork, these organisms can cause everything from severe ...
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Massachusetts dog walker spots albino ball python, a first for local animal control

A dog walker in Charlton, Massachusetts, got an unexpected surprise this week when they spotted an albino ball python on the side of the road.
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Loa Loa the Worm That Migrates Across a Living Human Eye

Loiasis, or African eye worm disease, is spread by deerflies. Learn its symptoms, life cycle, treatment, and where it's found ...