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Rat lungworm has been detected in San Diego animals, but local officials say the risk of its spread to Santa Barbara is low.

The parasite that causes rat lungworm disease, long associated with Hawaii, was detected in California at the San Diego Zoo, raising concerns that the debilitating illness could become more widespread ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three new sightings of the invasive black velvet leatherleaf slug have been reported on the Coast in April and May, bringing the ...

The matte-black slug can grow up to 3.5 inches long and stands out from many native species, which typically have lighter markings or colorful spots if they are dark in color. Ashley Morgan-Olvera ...