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A massive crocodile lurked in Lucy’s world, and early human ancestors may have been its prey- Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunned
- Goodbye to the myth that Tanystropheus hunted on land: CT scans suggest a stranger life in the sea
- 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...24 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- The Bushmaster Is the Longest Venomous Snake in the Americas: But Scientists Are Careful About What That Actually MeansThe bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its im...22 May, 2026, 04.37 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
- 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
- Scientists discover ancient Antarctic fish fossil with a perfectly preserved skullA remarkable fish fossil from Antarctica offers a clear view of early evolution. Koharalepis jarviki, a 380-million-year-old specimen, reve...11 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- Evidence of giant serpent ‘Vasuki’ found in Gujarat: 47-million-year-old fossil reveals 50-foot predatorA massive prehistoric snake named Vasuki indicus has been discovered in Gujarat. Fossilized bones suggest this ancient serpent lived 47 mil...02 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Rare 4.5-million-year-old freshwater fish fossils found in Dehradun’s Shivalik foothills, a region previously known only for land animalsPaleontologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Shivalik foothills near Dehradun — the first-ever aquatic life fossils in a reg...06 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Why Do Big Cats Sleep Up to 20 Hours Daily Instead of Hunting Constantly? The Surprising Energy Strategy ExplainedBig cats conserve energy through extensive rest, sleeping up to 20 hours daily. This strategic stillness allows for explosive bursts of ene...04 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Operation Hawkeye Strike: US hits more than 70 ISIS targets in massive assault across Syria, in retaliation for the deadly ambush that killed two soldiers and a civilian interpreterIn retaliation for a deadly ambush that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the United States launched extensive air and gro...20 Dec, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
- SC to hear Nagaland's writ petition challenging Centre's denial to prosecute 30 army menThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear a writ petition from the Nagaland government challenging the Centre's order denying prosecution of 30 ...16 Jul, 2024, 01.09 PM IST
- Kathua ambush: 24 detained as search operation for terrorists continues in dense forests of J-KSecurity forces in Jammu and Kashmir have detained 24 individuals for questioning in connection with an ambush in Kathua district that resu...10 Jul, 2024, 05.36 PM IST
- Indonesian brigadier general killed in two-week Papua clashThe clashes started April 8 in Indonesia's easternmost Papua province after rebels set fire to three schools and shot to death a teacher in...26 Apr, 2021, 01.48 PM IST
- Another accused arrested in Kanpur encounter case, confirms Uttar Pradesh PoliceRam Singh Yadav, a resident of Chaubeypur, was carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000, Special Task Force Inspector General Amitabh Yash said....03 Aug, 2020, 10.03 AM IST
- Daying Sanctuary bans entry within premisesDaying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary authorities in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh have prohibited entry sans permission within its pr...03 Dec, 2013, 11.45 AM IST
- Code Red in Jharkhand, border sealedA red alert has been sounded across Jharkhand after Maoists ambushed a CRPF team in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.07 Apr, 2010, 12.47 PM IST
- Operation Green Hunt flawed in concept, responses worse: KPS Gill ex-advisor, ChhattisgarhThis current operation is flawed in overall concept and detail. It predicates itself that you can go to the forest and find Naxals. But Nax...07 Apr, 2010, 11.56 AM IST
- Operation Green Hunt flawed in concept, responses worseK P S Gill says that Operation Green Hunt is flawed in concept and therefore its responses are even more flawed.07 Apr, 2010, 04.29 AM IST
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