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Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

The idea of anything feasting on your blood is freaky, but ticks come with an extra level of concern given their ability to spread serious diseases (Lyme disease, for starters). If you’ve developed a ...

While your hot girl walks, hikes, and trail runs are important for your overall well-being, heading into nature means you (and your pet) may encounter ticks—no matter where you live. Different species ...

Bug bites are usually harmless and easy to treat, but it helps to know exactly what bit you. Most bites or stings can be treated with anti-itch creams, cold compresses, or OTC pain relievers. Some ...

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the brown ...

The weather is finally warm, which means it’s time for grilling, camping, hiking and generally spending more time outdoors. But the rising temperature doesn’t just make people crave a bit of nature; ...

Itchy, red and generally uncomfortable, bug bites are not only hard to avoid, but they can be tough to get rid of, too. Still, you don’t have to choose between the great outdoors and suffering through ...

Mosquitoes are small, flying insects that are common to the U.S. They have a long, needle-like mouth part called a proboscis that breaks skin and sucks blood from people and animals. Some mosquitoes ...

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