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TOXICITY IN WILDLIFE
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
- Why the Black Mamba’s speed became one of Africa’s most feared wildlife storiesThe Black Mamba's fearsome image is built on its remarkable speed and active daytime hunting. Unlike many snakes that rely on surprise, thi...
- UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab reportScientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve bu...
- 12 proven ways to stop snakes from getting into your yardSnakes are entering suburban backyards more often. This is due to landscaping that offers food and shelter. Homeowners can make their yards...
- Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
- Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
- ‘Big Boy’ a well known bear found dead on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast; investigation underwayA large adult black bear, known locally as 'Big Boy,' was discovered deceased on a residential road on the Sunshine Coast. The BC Conservat...
- Over 200 parrots die along Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh; Bird Flu ruled out, food poisoning suspectedOver 200 parrots have died near the Narmada River in Khargone district due to consuming toxic food, ruling out Bird Flu. Post-mortem examin...
- Like the Yangtze dolphin, the Ganga’s own could vanish next: Scientists reveal 39 toxins poisoning this endangered speciesA recent study reveals alarming levels of toxic chemicals in the Ganga river, endangering the Gangetic dolphins. These freshwater dolphins ...
- California man finds 525-pound bear living under his home after Los Angeles wildfiresThe California wildfires burned over 14,000 acres and are ranked among the state's three most destructive fires, according to the Californi...
- Three more wild elephants die in MP's Bandhavgarh, toll rises to 10Three more wild elephants have died in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after consuming a toxic substance, raising the death toll...
- Elvish Yadav case explained: Understanding snake venom addiction and its deadly recreational effectsElvish Yadav, 'Bigg Boss OTT' winner, has been arrested for arranging snake venom for recreational purposes at rave parties and is now faci...
- Study finds toxins in toothpastesAs part of the study, 11 samples each of toothpaste and soap were randomly collected from different markets in Delhi and sent to the Shrira...
- Bhitarkanika a congenial habitat for sparrowsThe picturesque wetland and meadows of Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has emerged as a congenial habitat for ho...
- 15 rare Indian bisons die in Thai wildlife parkAt least 15 rare gaurs or Indian bisons have mysteriously died in Thailand's Kui Buri National Park in the past few days, leaving wildlife ...
- Insecticide used to kill tigers at Rajiv Gandhi Orang National ParkThe authorities of Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, about 150km from here, said a highly toxic insecticide called "organophosphorous" was ...
- UN committee seeks to work out a treaty on mercuryThe Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee will work to prepare a globally binding instrument on mercury at a session organised by United ...
- Environment film festival in DelhiAn environment film festival will screen documentaries such as Ishani K Dutta's The Lost Forest and Mangroves by Mike Pandey at the India I...
- Organic pollutants being promotedIndia subsidises and promotes production of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) throughout the country, allege environmentalists, even as ...
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