Parasite, zombie, leech—these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms ...

This lizard with a singular appearance resembles more a worm than a scaly animal. But its existence reveals unsuspected ...

Find out more about these fascinating creatures and how to increase your chances of seeing one. If you see a slow worm (Anguis fragilis) in your garden, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a snake.