In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank-you gifts' from other crowsLeah Wilson rescued a crow, and the bird's clan now follows her. Crows remember kindness and offer gifts. This shows a deep connection betw...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
2025’s Wildest Animal Behaviors That Scientists Didn’t ExpectRemarkable animal behaviors emerged globally in 2025. Bumblebee catfish ascended waterfalls in Brazil, while Canadian wolves ingeniously us...
24 Mar, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Why Hundreds of Bald Eagles Flock to Frozen Mountains in WinterHundreds of Bald Eagles gather in Alaska, British Columbia, and the northwestern United States during winter. This behaviour is driven by f...
11 Feb, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Over 300 ostriches culled in Canada, sparking uproar among animal lovers — here’s the story and why it happenedOver 300 ostriches met a tragic end on a British Columbia farm. Canadian officials carried out a court-approved cull after two birds tested...
08 Nov, 2025, 07.04 PM IST
From crisis to hope: Against all odds, Maine's Puffin bird colonies are overcoming climate change impactAtlantic puffins, a unique bird species found on remote islands off the coast of Maine, have rebounded this year after a disastrous 2021. D...
30 Aug, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
'Barbie' Box Office to the world: The pandemic is officially overThe blockbuster turnout signaled that Hollywood has finally bounced back from the pandemic. All told, North American multiplexes had their ...
24 Jul, 2023, 09.27 AM IST
10 best marine theme parks in the world: Attractions, ticket price, timings, airfareThe parks showcase a variety of sea animals, providing not only access to dolphins, sea lions, sharks and aquatic birds, but also entertain...
05 Jun, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
US FAA sued by environmental groups over SpaceX Starship launch debrisEnvironmental groups including the Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation, Save RGV and the Carri...
02 May, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Bats are critical for a healthy ecosystem, their declining population can spell doomBats help cycle nutrients in the environment and pollinate plants.
29 Oct, 2022, 07.05 PM IST
Luxury travellers are demanding sustainable tourism, and hotels are stepping upThe concerns of travellers have expanded from pool and shopping to include climate change and local produce. The environment-conscious trav...
16 Oct, 2022, 05.12 PM IST
Less light, more darkness, firefly action!As we approach Diwali, the festival of lights, perhaps we should spare a thought for light pollution, responsible not just for the disappea...
08 Oct, 2022, 11.01 PM IST
Annual python removal challenge 2022: Hundreds of snake hunters gather in FloridaOver 800 competitors will tramp through the Everglades of Florida for ten days to win thousands of dollars in prize money.
07 Aug, 2022, 06.29 PM IST
- India, Uttarakhand lead in global bird count
This year's event - held from 12-15 February - witnessed unprecedented participation of bird enthusiasts from India as more than 1100 peopl...
23 Mar, 2016, 07.19 PM IST
- Andamans, Lakshadweep ‘spots of hope’ in bid to save oceans: IUCN
Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep Islands have been named as the new “hope spots” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (...
28 Oct, 2013, 02.26 AM IST