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August 29, 2021

Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study

A new study found that child obesity significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

August 29, 2021

California mom saves son, 5, from mountain lion attack using her 'bare hands'

A Los Angeles-area woman used her bare hands to fight off a 65-pound mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son on Thursday, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

August 26, 2021

Washington state to kill up to 2 wolves in response to attacks on calves

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ordered the killing of two gray wolves Thursday after multiple recent attacks on cattle in the northeastern area of the state.

August 26, 2021

What to know about sharks on U.S. coastlines

Shark sightings and attacks have closed beaches across the coastal U.S. this summer, forcing swimmers back indoors.

August 25, 2021

Indiana man survives bear attack in Alaska by deploying bear spray

An Indiana man was attacked by a grizzly bear with her cubs at Denali National Park this week but was able to fend the animal off with bear spray and walk 1.5 miles to get help.

August 24, 2021

Woman banned from zoo after unhealthy relationship with chimp: ‘He loves me’

A monkey-loving woman has been banned from visiting a male chimpanzee at a zoo in Antwerp, Belgium, after officials declared their relationship unhealthy for the animal’s socialization with other chimps.

August 23, 2021

TSA dog handler rescues groundhog from Washington Dulles International Airport runway

A Transportation Security Administration canine handler recently rescued a groundhog from the busy tarmac of Washington Dulles International Airport.

August 23, 2021

Northeast residents told to destroy invasive insect

Spotted lanternfly has been seen in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana

August 22, 2021

Lion stares, growls at nature guide from outside a kitchen window: video

A guide in South Africa came face to face with a lion on the prowl for a lioness. The male animal showed up at the tour guide's window during is morning coffee.

August 20, 2021

California mystery: Autopsy fails to reveal cause of death for family and dog found dead on hiking trial

A family friend reported the California family missing Monday night after they failed to return from the one-day hike and Gerrish, a software engineer, missed work.