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Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
- Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health riskA groundbreaking study reveals that outdoor-roaming pet cats carry infectious diseases at rates similar to feral cats, posing risks to huma...
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
- Why Pigeons Walk Through Crowds Instead of Flying AwayCity pigeons now walk among people instead of flying away. This change shows how animals adapt to urban life. Feral pigeons, Columba livia,...
- Feral dogs turn into Ladakh’s 'most dangerous predator', endangering rare Himalayan speciesFeral dogs have emerged as Ladakh’s most dangerous predator, threatening rare wildlife and human safety. Fuelled by poor waste management, ...
- The $2.5 billion reason why US is worried about Canada's 'Super Pigs'Canada's 'super pigs,' a hybrid of wild boars and domestic pigs, are poised to invade the northern US. These animals cause significant agri...
- Incurable 'Zombie Deer' disease may infect humans: All you need to know about this terrifying illness with no vaccine or treatmentChronic Wasting Disease, also known as Zombie Deer Disease, affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer, causing severe neurological symptoms. I...
- Centre seeks localised, humane SOPs for taming human-animal conflictsState forest departments across India have raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts, prompting the Centre to consider measures such a...
- The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
- African Swine Fever outbreak reported in Kerala's Thrissur districtAfrican Swine Fever outbreak reported in Kerala's Thrissur district prompts culling of 310 pigs at a private farm in Madakkathara panchayat...
- ‘Animal’ becomes box-office Goliath! Ranbir Kapoor’s violent family drama crosses Rs 212 cr in 3 daysDespite mixed reviews, non-holiday release, no superstar cameos, the Ranbir Kapoor starrer has shattered all box-office records.
- No chickening out of tough stepsBirds rank low in the pecking order of urban nuisances but we feed them at our peril.
- Zoos in Telangana asked to be high alert after tiger tests positive for COVID-19 in USThe Forest department in Telangana has asked zoos and deer parks in the state to be on "highest alert" while issuing a set of directives to...
- Don't be fooled by the puppy eyes: This stray 'dog' is an endangered, feral animalHis unusual origins story and endearing looks have attracted global attention.
- Make more room for white-naped tit: Conservationists
- Floodwaters force animals to flee Dibru-Saikhowa National ParkFloodwaters from the Brahmaputra and its tributaries have swamped the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Tinsukia district forcing animals to ...
- Humans and leopards can co-exist: Wildlife biologistHer ideas have a particular relevance to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana where the leopard-human conflict has taken a heavy toll."I am...
- Tarzan set to swing into 21st centurySupported by the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, the series will be an updated version of the classic story aimed at kid...
- Feral dogs pose threat to wild animals in SikkimDogs which once lived near army and paramilitary camps in Sikkim and survived on leftovers have turned feral attacking and killing wild ani...
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