Did you know that last week was Rodent Awareness Week? Unfortunately, here in L.A. we're painfully aware of rats. According to Yelp's new Fall Infestation Index, the city is officially the nation’s ...

AUBURN — DeKalb County Commissioners Monday approved making changes to the county's existing animal care ordinance. Animal control officer Erika Hedge, who has been in the position since June, asked ...

Scientists used DNA testing on 1,200-year-old feces to detect E. coli, pinworms, and Giardia in ancient Mexico, and found ...

The fang blenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) mimics the appearance and dance of a cleaner wrasse, which tends to be tolerated by larger fish because of its ability to clean parasites off their scales.

New study tests civet coffee's $75 price. Researchers found higher fat and two flavor compounds, but caffeine and protein ...

Violations including 11 rodent droppings inside an oven and 10 live flies contaminating a pizza joint’s meatballs and cheese prompted the temporary closure of seven South Florida restaurants last week ...

Wombats aren't just cute — they're ecological engineers that shape the landscapes of Australia and deserve appreciation for ...

A study of elephants, giraffes and other wildlife in Namibia's Etosha National Park underscores the ways in which the ...

Two Fort Worth food establishments were closed during Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 health inspections due to water issues, and rodent droppings and roaches were found at others, according to data from the city ...

Ten Topeka-area establishments failed food safety and lodging inspections in September. Violations included rodent droppings, flies, improper food temperatures, and moldy food items. Inspections are ...

At five South Florida restaurants temporarily shut by the state last week, violations ranged from 50 rodent droppings in a kitchen to 14 live roaches to “no potable running water.” The Sun Sentinel ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Forget the movie villains on screen -- the real horror at Shreveport’s Tinseltown was found behind the concession counter. Newly released health inspection reports reveal “live ...