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December 7, 2023

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

December 7, 2023

Walrus at Tacoma Zoo is captured on video slurping herring through a giant straw

A walrus shows off its "powerful suction ability" by slurping a snack through a giant straw at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Check this out!

December 7, 2023

NJ officers apprehend runaway pig named Albert Einswine

A swine of a suspect led police in Deptford Township, New Jersey, on a hog-wild chase after running away from a farm on Tuesday afternoon.

December 7, 2023

NJ police wrangle pig on the loose

Police in Deptford Township, New Jersey, chased a runaway pig after the farm animal refused to go quietly. (Credit: Deptford Township Police Department)

December 7, 2023

Chicago aquarium welcomes sea otter pup rescued from Alaska: 'An ambassador for his species'

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has welcomed an 8-week-old northern sea otter rescued from Alaska. The pup was brought to Shedd from the Alaska SeaLife Center.

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

December 6, 2023

Man found dead at zoo after big cat seen 'holding a shoe in its mouth'

Staff at a zoo in Pakistan saw a big cat holding a shoe in its mouth and later made a discovery that it had killed someone, according to a report.

December 6, 2023

52 cold-stunned sea turtles flown to Florida from New England for rehabilitation

52 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles have been flown into Tampa to be dispersed across three wildlife facilities for rehabilitation from "cold stun."

December 6, 2023

Cougar fatally struck on suburban Minneapolis highway believed to be same one recently captured on video

A cougar fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is believed to be the same one recorded sauntering about a Minneapolis residence early Monday.

December 6, 2023

Sheriff's Office deputies rush to the rescue of a deer stuck in a pool

A deer was found stuck in a family's pool — and once the Harford County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland was alerted, deputies came to the animal's rescue and were able to release it back into the woods.