Animal control took nearly 500 reports of animal bites last year. Numbers have increased since 2021 and may be related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From the black widow spider to the box jellyfish, the bites and stings caused by these creatures not only give you a painful experience but also pose an immediate or long-term danger to your life.

Health officials urge immediate medical attention following encounters with wild animals.

As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their ...

In recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 12--18), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is encouraging families to focus on prevention strategies that support safe ...