bat bugs can resort to biting humans; however, you're less likely to encounter them than bed bugs. "Their mouthparts are so small that their bites often go undetected," says Crumbley. "However ...

Thankfully, while some insect bites can be itchy and uncomfortable, Kassouf says that most do not pose a serious risk to humans. In most cases, the discomfort and itchiness is worst in the first ...

Guests at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are asked to be on the lookout for the "very clever" bat-eared fox, who escaped from a holding facility at the zoo Monday evening.

A bat found near Enfield Park in Plano on Monday has tested positive for rabies. Plano officials say there were no reports of it biting anyone. Pet owners in the city are being encouraged to keep ...

A naturalist who contracted rabies from a bat has become the first person to ... there have only been three cases of humans catching rabies since 1977. Mr McRae, who was in his mid-50s, was ...

What happens when the biodiversity witnessed by one generation fades into memory the next? These questions are crossroads at ...

Summer brings warmer temperatures and longer days, and of course that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, it ...

Most spiders lack the physical capability to penetrate human ... and bite characteristics can help prevent dangerous encounters. Initial spider bite symptoms often mimic other insect stings ...

Bats in the noctilionoid group, like Darwin’s finches, have evolved an impressive variety of jaw and tooth adaptations to suit their diverse diets. From fruit to fish, these bats have rapidly changed ...

Giant water bugs can harm humans and pets with their venomous bites. Do water bugs bite? A giant water bug can bite you if you pick it up or accidentally step on it. This bite can cause extreme ...

The largest agricultural boom on the planet threatens to destroy a spectacular savanna. Here's what happens when progress ...