Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm coastal waters, and people can get sickened by it through raw shellfish or open wounds.

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Infections caused by vibrio vulnificus are contracted through eating raw seafood or swimming in contaminated water.

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Perched high in the branches of a lone tree beneath a brilliant blue sky, several vultures patiently scan the surrounding landscape. These remarkable birds play an essential role in maintaining ...

Farmers across the Midwest are dealing with a new problem — black vultures are attacking livestock. This scavenger species didn't live in the area previously; however, warming temperatures have ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. Michael Manja Williams, an ornithologist and wildlife researcher, has traversed 18 states across Nigeria, studying how cultural practices have ...

From ancient graves to stories of survival on the frontier, signs of human flesh-eating turn stomachs, even as they raise questions. Anthropologists have uncovered bones cut up with axes and ...

Black vultures are increasingly invading neighborhoods across the United States, bringing foul-smelling droppings, property damage and outrage among residents, according to a new report. Hillsborough, ...