August 29, 2024 Obesity makes people more likely to catch COVID, study suggests: ‘Indisputable relationship’ Patients with obesity were found to have a 34% higher risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 compared to non-obese people, researchers found. Doctors discuss why a higher BMI makes people more susceptible.
August 29, 2024 Rare panda twins are born in Germany Panda twins at a zoo in Berlin successfully survive the first five days filled with drinking and cuddling with mom and help from the the zoo's panda team, which continues to look after the young pair.
August 29, 2024 Galapagos tortoise siblings face off in slo-mo at Indiana zoo The Potawatomi Zoo captured footage of two Galapagos tortoise sisters squaring up by stretching their necks long as a way to intimidate one another. The one with the biggest stretch usually comes out on top as the winner.
August 28, 2024 Ultra-rare '1-in-30 million' orange lobster rescued from New York supermarket is released back into wild An extremely rare orange lobster was rescued from the seafood counter of a local Southampton Stop and Shop in New York before being returned to the ocean by Humane Long Island.
August 28, 2024 SEE IT: Texas cop wrangles live alligator on doorstep with bare hands caught on camera: 'You're a hero!' One Texas police officer is being lauded on social media for successfully wrangling a live alligator with his bare hands after it occupied a family's threshold.
August 28, 2024 Police officer wrangles alligator with bare hands 'Can't take the country out of the boy' Lieutenant Bill Henry with the Fulshear, Texas Police took matters into his own hands when an alligator was found on one family's doorstep. (Credit: Fulshear Police via Facebook)
August 28, 2024 'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, or sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba had contracted the virus in recent months.
August 28, 2024 India's tallest waterfall, Kunchikal Falls, is a picturesque oasis, cascades nearly 1,500 feet Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in all of India, measuring nearly 1,500 feet. For the best views, visit during the rainy season, when waterflow will be abundant.
August 28, 2024 Large ostrich stops traffic in the middle of the street An ostrich was spotted trying to cross the road in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as pedestrians helped guide him to safety. See what caused the major traffic jam!Â
August 28, 2024 Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility An injured seven-pound bald eagle is being treated at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, after it was shot. It is also suffering from lead poisoning.