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The Pregnant Cat Lady’s Nightmare: Toxoplasma gondii

Between Myth and Reality: General Information for the Public, Modes of Transmission, and Prevention Guidelines

8December2017VeraAuthor's Space, Biology, ScienceBiology, cat lady, cats, disease, environment, Health, parasitic infection, Science, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis

One of the most famous parasites, especially among animal lovers, is Toxoplasma gondii, otherwise known as the “cat parasite”. Sadly, however, misinformation about this parasite has brought and still brings great misfortune to cat companions, while many people remain oblivious of how to properly protect themselves against an infection with said parasite. In this article, we

On the Importance of Leaving Our Hyenas in Peace

Native to Lebanon, and some African and other Middle Eastern countries, is the carnivorous mammal known as the Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena). Misconceptions surrounding this animal abound. These false notions have been propagated and passed on from generation to generation, creating a distorted image of the hyena. This distortion has become stuck in the minds of