Tag: tumors

March 18, 2021

Leeches linked to sea turtle tumors

Leeches on sea turtles may play a role in the reptiles contracting a disease that causes tumors. Scientists already had documented saltwater leeches showing up on loggerheads (Caretta caretta) and...

December 17, 2015

Treating Endangered Fox’s Ear Mites Helps Recovery

Recovering from being placed on the endangered species list isn’t easy for animals such as the Catalina Island fox, especially when they face complications such as ear mites that can...