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Rare otter triplets born at zoo give hope for endangered breed

Rare otter triplets born at zoo give hope for endangered breed

By Ed Chatterton Conservationists are celebrating the birth of giant otter triplets at a Chester Zoo in the U.K. — bringing fresh hope one of the world's most endangered species can be saved from extinction. The adorable trio of pups are the first of their kind to be

Seagulls launch ‘coordinated’ attack on families at Easter egg hunt

Seagulls launch ‘coordinated’ attack on families at Easter egg hunt

By Elizabeth Hunter The public have been warned to be vigilant after seagulls launched a "coordinated" attack at an Easter egg hunt. The birds were seen swooping and striking at families at the event in a city center, Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) says. During the Great Easter

Marilyn Monroe’s Mercedes-Benz for sale

Marilyn Monroe’s Mercedes-Benz for sale

By Nathan Pynn Marilyn Monroe's classic Mercedes-Benz she drove around Europe in the 1950s is set to fetch up to $160,000 at auction. The mint-condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) was used by the American sex symbol when she stayed in Greece just six

Study reveals relationship with hats goes far deeper than fashion

Study reveals relationship with hats goes far deeper than fashion

By Stephen Beech Hat etiquette was both a status symbol and a source of conflict in 17th century Britain, reveals new research. From refusing to doff headwear in court to resisting hat-snatching highway robbers, historians say the relationship with hats goes far deeper than fashion. While "hatiquette"

Woman able to understand cancer diagnosis thanks to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Woman able to understand cancer diagnosis thanks to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

By Faye Mayern A young woman had to rely on TV medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" to understand her cancer diagnosis after poor communication from doctors. Patrycja Sobanska was diagnosed with a type of fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 19. Her first symptom was

Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger childhood asthma

Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger childhood asthma

By Stephen Beech Childhood asthma may be triggered by moms-to-be drinking water contaminated by "forever chemicals" while pregnant, suggests new research. High prenatal exposure to PFAS — or forever chemicals — may increase the risk of the chronic condition in youngsters, say scientists. The new study, published in

War of the planet of the apes? Chimp conflict causes ‘civil war’

War of the planet of the apes? Chimp conflict causes ‘civil war’

By Stephen Beech Chimps are at war — with each other. A deadly "civil war" has broken out among the largest group of wild chimpanzees known to scientists, resulting in a permanent split into two camps. Researchers say it is the first clearly documented permanent fission in wild chimps