The two species of African rhinoceros are conservation icons. Large, charismatic, and vitally important for their ecosystems, to lose either species would be a devastating blow. But what of their ...

Nearly every environment on Earth — and that includes animals — is home to some kind of parasite. We explore parasites not just because they’re an essential part of their ecosystems, but ...

Two common gut parasites have been found to alter the behavior and physiology of honeybees in ways that could harm the health and productivity of entire colonies. Nosema ceranae is a common ...

Timothy Brown is a member of the IUCN Parasite Specialist Group. Andrew Cunningham and Simon Goodman do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...

Parasites have been likened to “ecological dark matter” – an unseen force vital for sustaining life on earth as we know it, supporting ecosystems that are more diverse, more resilient, and more ...