Miyazaki's long-awaited "The Boy and the Heron" reveals English cast and premiere datesStudio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki has revealed his latest animated film, "The Boy and the Heron," after a decade of anticipation. The English ...
17 Oct, 2023, 11.40 PM IST
What parrots teach us about resettlingThe tota changes its breeding patterns, much like appropriating new cultures. Something that emigre humans should learn - apart from highli...
15 Jun, 2023, 11.29 PM IST
NTPC Bongaigaon plant becomes the new nest for migratory birdsThe station has made sincere efforts to capture the movement of these birds at NTPC Bongaigaon through a short film, " Mainstreaming Biodiv...
09 Nov, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
Beware the use of fowl language: Tell it to the birds — and they will tell it right back to youA 22-month old Israeli parrot, has learnt to say, in pitch-perfect Hebrew, “Don’t go out! There is corona! It’s dangerous!”
26 Mar, 2020, 08.33 AM IST
Extinction Watch: A living relic, sacred to a Chilean tribeIt’s possible the tree gained the name of monkey puzzle because of its spiny, scale-like leaves which would leave a monkey puzzled. The tre...
05 Mar, 2020, 11.19 PM IST
Youngster Kiran Kumar DS rescues animals in concrete junglesKumar spent weekends during his growing-up years in & around the Bannerghatta National Park, started rescuing wildlife since 2010.
13 Jun, 2016, 01.19 PM IST
- Birds rescued near Pipili
Forest officials on Wednesday rescued three parakeets, eight munias and three maynas, which were being sold by two persons near Pipili abou...
21 Nov, 2013, 02.13 AM IST
A new trend is to offer caffeine addicts furry solace at cafésThere is nothing like a furry, purring, lap-warmer to accompany a relaxing cup of coffee. So, in-house, on-the-house cats are a logical sol...
26 Sep, 2013, 06.32 AM IST
Peacock number rises to 1,500 in Chandigarh: SurveyIn 2010, the number of peacocks in the forest area and adjoining villages of the city was 920, but now the ongoing survey of birds has foun...
30 Aug, 2013, 03.45 AM IST
PETA launches campaign against caging of birdsGlobal animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, has launched a new ad campaign to spread awareness ...
01 Jul, 2013, 04.39 AM IST
Canticles of the ParakeetBlue-winged parakeets descend on the trees lining the way to the shrine of Baba Budangiri.
27 Mar, 2013, 03.40 AM IST
- Urban sparrows may soon become conspicuous by their absence
Bulbuls, parakeets, prinia and magpie robins are seen less and less in built-up areas, kites usually only soar above landfills and vultures...
20 Mar, 2012, 04.28 AM IST
Who's holier?Phagun, the last month of the Nanakshahi calendar, sums up in a word this seasonal riot of blossoms.
29 Feb, 2012, 04.08 AM IST
- Agony of the winged mimics: Parrots form 50% of wild bird trade in the country
Ironically, it is absolutely legal to keep exotic birds in captivity. India has 12 species of parrots, of which eight are regularly traded.
21 Feb, 2012, 04.27 PM IST
- Telecom company's ZooZoo ad wins PETA award
Vodafone has won PETA India's first Glitter Box awards for its popular 'ZooZoo' advertisement.
21 May, 2009, 05.19 PM IST
- Illegal mongoose trade continues in Orissa
Illegal trade in mongoose is continuing unabated in Orissa with sixteen of them being seized from a fair last week, a wildlife activist sai...
11 Mar, 2008, 02.36 PM IST
- 150 parakeets seized in Seelampur, 1 held
The Delhi police, along with wildlife officers from the NGO, rescued around 150 parakeets from Shastri Park’s Buland Masjid area in Seelamp...
29 Feb, 2008, 04.13 PM IST