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In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bush- In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosion
- Quote of the Day by British explorer Captain James Cook: 'Do just once what others say you can't do...'- Inspiring lessons on human psychology, determination, and breaking barriers by the greatest navigator famous for his groundbreaking expeditions to the Pacific Ocean
- Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- England 57/4 at lunch on first day of fourth TestFor the first time in 39 Tests that he has captained, Virat Kohli has fielded an unchanged eleven that won against England at Trent Bridge.30 Aug, 2018, 06.01 PM IST
- England captaincy could propel Root to new level - CookCRICKET-ENGLAND-COOK:England captaincy could propel Root to new level - Cook08 Feb, 2017, 04.56 PM IST
- Cricket-England captaincy could propel Root to new level - CookCRICKET-ENGLAND/:Cricket-England captaincy could propel Root to new level - Cook08 Feb, 2017, 04.51 PM IST
- Cricket-England captaincy could propel Root to new level - CookCRICKET-ENGLAND/:Cricket-England captaincy could propel Root to new level - Cook08 Feb, 2017, 04.51 PM IST
- Cricket-Cook, one of English sport's quiet achieversCRICKET-ENGLAND/COOK (NEWSMAKER, PIX):Cricket-Cook, one of English sport's quiet achievers06 Feb, 2017, 07.31 PM IST
- Cricket-England bring back Broad, bat against India in ChennaiCRICKET-INDIA/TOSS (PIX):Cricket-England bring back Broad, bat against India in Chennai16 Dec, 2016, 09.34 AM IST
- Cricket-Cook bemoans weakened spin options in Mumbai lossCRICKET-INDIA/ENGLAND-COOK:Cricket-Cook bemoans weakened spin options in Mumbai loss12 Dec, 2016, 03.09 PM IST
- Cricket-Kohli turns peacemaker to douse Ashwin-Anderson fireCRICKET-INDIA/ENGLAND-SPAT:Cricket-Kohli turns peacemaker to douse Ashwin-Anderson fire12 Dec, 2016, 02.14 PM IST
- Cricket-England opt to bat in Mumbai test against IndiaCRICKET-INDIA/TOSS (PIX):Cricket-England opt to bat in Mumbai test against India08 Dec, 2016, 09.34 AM IST
- Brave Hameed earns plaudits before heading homeCRICKET-ENGLAND-HAMEED:Brave Hameed earns plaudits before heading home29 Nov, 2016, 06.24 PM IST
- UPDATE 1-Cricket-Brave Hameed earns plaudits before heading homeCRICKET-ENGLAND/HAMEED (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Cricket-Brave Hameed earns plaudits before heading home29 Nov, 2016, 06.19 PM IST
- Cricket-England bat in Mohali, Nair makes India debutCRICKET-INDIA/TOSS (PIX):Cricket-England bat in Mohali, Nair makes India debut26 Nov, 2016, 09.34 AM IST
- Cricket-India bat in Visakhapatnam, Anderson back for EnglandCRICKET-INDIA/TOSS (PIX):Cricket-India bat in Visakhapatnam, Anderson back for England17 Nov, 2016, 09.34 AM IST
- Tri series: It's an Aussie 6-pack vs a tender EnglandTo say that the tri-series is not an end in itself, but merely a means towards a larger end, will be stating the obvious.16 Jan, 2015, 06.43 AM IST
- India win toss, elect to bowl in 5th ODI against EnglandIndian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bowl in the fifth and final cricket one-dayer against England.05 Sep, 2014, 03.02 PM IST
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