Lyme disease is a truly horrible illness for many who become infected, and it’s not only on the rise but spreading geographically. Understandably, the suffering of so many has led to demands to find the cause and attempt to eliminate it. The rush to find an answer led to misidentification of the tick responsible, though, and the misnaming of the tick as the “deer tick” led to the mistaken belief that reducing deer numbers would reduce tick … [Read more...]
What To Do About Badgers
Maybe you’ve heard or seen the phrase “Honey badger don’t care,”—popularized by an Internet video—and wondered, “What, exactly, is a honey badger?” Good question. Honey badgers are fascinating animals, but you’re not likely to see one in the U.S., as they are not native to North America. But don’t despair, because we’ve got the American badger! Even though it’s not closely related to the honey badger, the American badger is impressive and … [Read more...]