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Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birds- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitat
- Actor Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. He shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journey
- Carrion crows are turning cars into makeshift nutcrackers, placing walnuts in their path at traffic lights and returning for the cracked food: What Japanese researchers found in a new studyCarrion crows were observed using busy roads as nutcrackers. They placed walnuts in the path of vehicles to break hard shells. After cars m...24 Aug, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- In the 1980s, Dutch ecologists released cattle, horses, and deer into a fenced polder to recreate “wild Europe”; in one winter, its herds collapsedOostvaardersplassen's ambitious rewilding project sought to revive Europe’s ecological history with the introduction of tough native specie...30 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Listening to music, buying flowers, watching sunsets: 6 simple ways to romanticise your life, reduce stress and improve overall well-beingFeeling overwhelmed by daily life, this article offers six simple ways to romanticize your existence and find joy in ordinary moments. By i...02 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- This Tiny Bird Can Fly for Up to 10 Months Without Touching the GroundCommon swifts have been confirmed to spend up to 10 months airborne without landing, a feat challenging our understanding of endurance. The...06 Feb, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- A mountain sunsetThe sky transitions to evening with hues of coral and lavender, as the sun sets behind mountain peaks, turning snow-capped summits into mol...20 Mar, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
- Incredibles 3: When will the third installment release and what to expect?After the massive success of Incredibles 2 in 2018, which earned over $1 billion globally, Pixar has officially announced that a third inst...12 Aug, 2024, 06.06 PM IST
- Watching birds return homeAs the first fluttering wings appear overhead, a sense of wonder washes over you. Silhouetted against the fading light, these travellers pa...16 May, 2024, 11.18 PM IST
- Migratory birds prepare for early return as temperatures soarOnset of early summer has triggered early return of migratory birds from the region. Birdwatchers have observed that the winged visitors ha...26 Feb, 2017, 09.47 AM IST
- Cricket-S.Africa win toss, to bat in third testCRICKET-AUSTRALIA/TOSS (PIX):Cricket-S.Africa win toss, to bat in third test24 Nov, 2016, 08.49 AM IST
- Rare birds return to Sundar NurseryA little off the beaten track, adjacent to Humayun’s Tomb and next to a busy railway station is Sundar Nursery.07 Apr, 2015, 03.30 AM IST
- Campaign saves migratory falconsLast year, around 12,000 Amur falcons had been slaughtered in Nagaland during a halt in their Siberia-Africa journey. But a massive awarene...15 Dec, 2013, 05.43 AM IST
- Mother of mysteriesIt has been raining elephants and rhinos through the night. It’s the kind of deluge that makes one think of the Pralay, or Big Flood.24 Jun, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- A novel initiative to treat birds injured by nylon manjhaThe nylon or Chinese manjha used for flying kites takes a heavy toll on not just human beings, but birds too.15 Jan, 2013, 06.56 PM IST
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