An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

“And I knew that species really well.” It wasn’t until years later that Wood learned that those snails were teeming with parasites. “In some populations, 100 percent of them are ...

A new study, the largest ever conducted on parasites, warns that the loss of biodiversity could threaten the stability of our ecosystems. The study, led by a team of University of Washington ...

Ancient reptilian carnivores that resembled modern crocodiles were fearsome hunters, but their scaly armor and sharp teeth couldn’t protect them from parasites, scientists have discovered.

A video showing a boat captain pulling parasites off a whale's head in a Mexican lagoon went viral. But a behavioral scientist told Insider that removing the parasites could actually hurt the whale.

WHAT goes on the list of the most abundant living things on Earth? Parasites should surely make the cut. They live within us and many other animals, as well as in plants and fungi, and slip under ...