(via Deep Look) Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific ...

Scientists with the CDC report that they've detected the tropical, flesh-eating parasite leishmaniasis in patients who haven't traveled outside the country Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on ...

An adult seal found eating sand on a beach in Lavallette was taken to a local marine mammal rescue center to recover, officials said Tuesday. On Sunday, volunteers from the Marine Mammal Stranding ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) – A flesh-eating parasitic disease, typically seen in people who travel to tropical or subtropical areas, is now spreading through some sand flies in parts of the U.S., according ...