Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease if not treated promptly. Awareness of the initial symptoms and appropriate ...

With thousands of heat-stressed fruit bats literally falling from the trees as the state battles the hottest and driest summer on record, health authorities warn handling them can be fatal. Here’s ...

The diversity of wildlife in Alberta surpasses that in many other Canadian jurisdictions. Resident wild species can range from ants and antelope to walleye and whiskeyjacks, and includes naturally ...

THE parents of an eight-year-old boy killed by lyssavirus have possibly saved hundreds of lives after warning of the dangers of the infection. Lincoln Flynn died on February 22 after contracting ...

While it may be normal to want to help an animal in distress, experts are warning to stay well away from injured bats as they can carry a fatal virus, Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV). The start of ...