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There the plague was spreading like wildfire, but it hadn’t gone much beyond the city. Some fleas carrying disease came with the tailor’s order, and soon villagers started to fall sick and die.

Plague is a disease caused by Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis), a bacterium found in rodents and their fleas in many areas around the world. People usually get plague from being bitten by a rodent flea ...

The Black Death is a disease I am sure most of us have heard of, with its bursting pustules, rats, and overwhelming death ...

Native to Australia, plague skinks were first recorded in Auckland during the 1960s and are now posing a threat to our rare native lizards. The plague skink (Lampropholis delicata) is sometimes known ...

Learn more Cats with severe flea infestations can suffer from skin damage, an allergic reaction, and anemia from blood loss. Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and may transmit diseases.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can cause several health issues for dogs. The good news is ...

We're talking about 8 of the 10 deadliest insects in the entire world. Here's a little spoiler alert on one of them--this bug ...