A curious colony of masked critters is attracting a lot of attention on Galveston Island. At the far eastern end of Seawall Boulevard near the entrance to East Beach, you can get a breathtaking ...

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.

County health officials are investigating two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm.

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HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — According to the Harford County Health Department, a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus on Thursday. The raccoon was found in the 800 block of Cider Mill Lane in Bel ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...

Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida often gets overlooked for glamorous Miami. And, although Miami is certainly worth exploring, don’t sleep on all the fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale! After calling Fort ...

When it comes to creating the perfect swimming pool, consumers and contractors alike have their eyes on the latest innovations. From state-of-the-art materials to advanced engineering techniques ...

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Anything that eats and drinks must produce waste. Since ants eat, they must pass something. So, do ants poop? Yes, ants poop. They have an excretory system that allows them to get rid of the waste ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A second rabid raccoon has been found in one Greenville neighborhood. The Pitt County Health Department says it was notified yesterday that the raccoon was discovered in ...