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In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crew- They went into a Nepal forest searching for food. Then they stumbled upon a dry-leaf nest built by one of the world's fiercest snakes
- This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- How to identify a Timber Rattlesnake: Key features, habitat clues, and moreSpotting timber rattlesnakes demands keen attention to detail. Experts in wildlife suggest against depending solely on one characteristic. ...22 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Watch: Kerala woman officer catches giant Cobra with bare hands; Netizens say women scared by lizards should learn from herG S Roshni, a Kerala Forest Department officer, rescued a large king cobra from a stream. The rescue video went viral, drawing both praise ...07 Jul, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
- World welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plungesCommunities worldwide, from Sydney to Paris to New York, celebrated the start of 2025 with spectacular fireworks, vibrant festivities, and ...01 Jan, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
- Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongooseJapan has wiped out all mongooses on a subtropical island, officials said, after the animals ignored the venomous snakes they were brought ...04 Sep, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
- Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15State TV blamed the attack on "takfiris," a term that refers to Sunni Muslim extremists who have targeted the country's Shiite majority in ...27 Oct, 2022, 07.30 AM IST
- Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensiveThe Russian campaign has run into tough resistance -- and galvanised Kyiv's western allies to comprehensively sanction the Russian economy ...08 May, 2022, 07.10 AM IST
- What's happening with Tesla's $7 billion German 'gigafactory'?Tesla has already pushed back the expected opening of it's German 'gigafactory' to late 2021. Yet the environmental agency in Brandenburg, ...22 Jun, 2021, 11.13 AM IST
- Pakistan, India peace move silences deadly Kashmir frontierPaul Staniland, associate professor of political science at the University of Chicago, said the ongoing costs of clashes along the Line of ...02 Apr, 2021, 01.30 PM IST
- Fly high above the hills, go deep & explore the seabed: Top destinations for adventure sports in IndiaFeel the spirit of being alive by indulging in adventure sports on your next vacation.17 Jan, 2019, 05.14 AM IST
- Inside Sundarbans: Wildlife and climate displacements haunt partition refugeesCentenarian Mohindhoro Patra is a rare living witness to the making of 20th century settlements in the Sundarbans, the majority of which sp...24 Aug, 2018, 10.58 PM IST
- Have a wild time! Go to the Sundarbans & spot a Bengal tiger on the prowl during your upcoming holidayThis national park offers a unique experience of cruising in the waters and spotting the wildlife alongside like, crocodiles & tigers.10 Sep, 2016, 02.26 PM IST
- Andaman's Havelock Island: The picturesque coral reefs are a haven for divers to explore the beauty of aquatic lifeHavelock is the most popular island for tourists in Andamans. Radhanagar beach at Havelock is the world’s 7th most spectacular beach, accor...19 Jul, 2015, 04.29 AM IST
- Many snakes run over by vehicles at Tamhini: StudyA survey conducted in Tamhini Ghat area of Mulshi taluka has found that 217 snakes were killed after being run over by vehicles over the pe...02 Apr, 2015, 04.44 AM IST
- Migratory birds flock Pong Dam Lake Wildlife SanctuaryPong Dam wetlands in the picturesque Kangra Valley has witnessed an increase in the arrival of feathered guests with 5000 more migratory bi...01 Feb, 2014, 01.48 PM IST
- 40 crocodiles born at VandalurBiologist Baskar wakes up early every morning and goes along with crocodile keeper Manikandan to monitor the movements of the reptiles in e...03 Jul, 2008, 06.13 AM IST
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