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It’s a new Amityville horror. Health officials confirmed the first two cases of rabid raccoons in Amityville since 2009 — and ...

Measles during pregnancy increases the risk of early labor, miscarriage, and low birth weight infants. Separately, area ...

A Lenexa man is trying to legalize pet raccoons in Kansas. Stephen Kaspar is one step closer after testifying before the ...

The Chesapeake Health Department reported a case of rabies found in a raccoon recently. The Chesapeake Animal Services reported an incident that occurred on March 6 ...

Health officials are urging Chesapeake residents to ensure all pets and livestock are current on rabies vaccinations.

Two wildlife agencies share insights on what the public should remember about keeping wild animals like deer and rabbits in ...

Suffolk County officials say they have another rabid raccoon case, nearly two months after reporting their first such case in ...

The dead raccoon was discovered in Amityville. Last month, a dead raccoon found Jan. 28 in North Amityville was also deemed rabid.

Katy H. asks: “What can you tell me about hive mind mentality in animals? Do bees have this? Do other insects or animals?” A hive mind refers to the coordinated behavior of social insects, such as ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV (two or more hours daily) may be a key factor in the risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, according to an analysis of ...