Scientists thawed ancient soil in the lab and tiny nematodes, Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, “woke up” after being frozen for ...

The New Guinea flatworm, a slimy, invasive species, is posing risks to people, pets, and ecosystems in Florida.

According to Canadian earthworm taxonomist John Warren Reynolds, there are 161 earthworm species at present in the United States and Canada, of which 116 (72%) are native to North America. Non-native ...

P opcorn-like parasites, ghostly crustaceans, and creepy worms are among the 14 new species that have recently been found in ...

Alison Desmond, Project Leader BestWool/BestLambDrought conditions over winter may have compromised the condition of sheep and reduced their ...

Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out.

Microscopic parasitic worms use static electricity to pull themselves toward flying insects, turning physics into a powerful ...

Explore Mammoth Cave National Park to encounter the diversity of wildlife that live in its forests, streams, lakes, and caves ...