Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Did you know sea otters have a personal favorite rock they keep forever? Here's the surprisingly sweet reason whySea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating b...
15 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
13 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Something keeps digging up your yard, here's how to figure out what it isYour lawn is dug up overnight. Do not panic. Observe the holes. Size and location offer clues. Chipmunks make small holes. Groundhogs creat...
11 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Millions of bees discovered beneath a cemetery in New York stunned researchersResearchers found over 5.6 million bees nesting in an Ithaca, New York cemetery. This discovery highlights a massive, long-standing colony ...
08 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...
08 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Why Your Bat House Might Not Fix Mosquitoes the Way You ThinkBat houses offer shelter for bats, a vital role in conservation efforts. While bats do eat insects, including mosquitoes, this is not a gua...
05 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
01 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Why Elephants Sometimes Walk Away From Water, Even When They’re ThirstyElephants do not always drink when they find water. They assess water quality, avoiding contaminated sources. Human presence and predators ...
04 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Why Penguins Sometimes Raise Someone Else’s Baby and What It Reveals About Their Secret Social WorldContrary to popular belief, penguins exhibit allofeeding, where adults care for chicks that are not their own. Studies on king and chinstra...
28 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Something Strange Happens to Birds When They Live on IslandsIsland birds display unique adaptations, known as island syndrome, with scientists noting changes in reproduction, flight ability, and beha...
19 Mar, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Can the world's loneliest plant get its perfect match?E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, heavy plants with thick trunks and large stiff leaves that form a majestic crown. These resilien...
17 Jun, 2024, 12.10 PM IST
The world of fireflies: Unraveling the secrets of their bioluminescenceThe firefly, a bioluminescent beetle, has caught the attention of entomologists seeking to understand the diversity and ecology of this fas...
30 Jul, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
Australian researchers discover clitorises in female snakes which had been ‘overlooked in comparison’; Details hereThe finding that female snakes do, in fact, have a clitoris refutes the long-held assumption that they don't.
14 Dec, 2022, 09.05 PM IST
- Satpura tiger reserve islands paradise for breeding of terns
Satpura Tiger Reserve has become a paradise for summer breeding birds, mainly due to reduction in water level in backwaters of Tawa reservo...
17 Apr, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
New frog species shatter gender stereotypesMale parenting may be recent in humankind.But male members taking care of their brood is not new to the animal kingdom.
19 May, 2014, 03.09 AM IST