Can Worms be Dangerous?
Worms, especially ones that are parasitic can be dangerous for many types of animals. A parasite is a living organism that feeds off of the blood of another living organism. The parasite may live on the outside or the inside of another animal or plant also using it as a shelter. Parasites are typically harmful and will negatively impact the health of the host. The most common parasites you may think of for humans include ticks, lice and parasites transmitted by mosquitoes.
Is Rabies Really Real?
Rabies is a zoonotic disease that spreads via saliva of an infected mammal and attacks the brain. This disease is always fatal without treatment. In the U.S. raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes are the most common transmitters but any mammal is capable of transmitting rabies.
Raccoons Those Rascally Rovers
Overview of the Raccoon Raccoons, those masked bandits of the backyard, are surprisingly widespread across the United States. These adaptable creatures can be found in almost every state, though their population tends to be denser in the eastern and midwestern regions. While they’re active year-round, raccoons are most noticeable during the warmer months when they’re […]