In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Northern water snake size explained: Why this harmless snake can look massiveNorthern water snakes are common in eastern North America. These snakes are harmless and not venomous. Many people mistake them for dangero...
22 May, 2026, 05.22 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
This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakesManipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to t...
19 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...
18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Why Frogs Suddenly Show Up After Rain and Where They Come FromFrogs emerge after rain due to a mix of factors. Temperature plays a key role in their activity. Rainfall supports breeding conditions and ...
05 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
California Is Testing “Wildlife Bridges”, And A Lot of Reptiles Have Started Using ThemWildlife crossings are crucial for saving animals from road dangers, preventing habitat disruption and migration halts. Studies show these ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Why Some U.S. Snakes Stay Active After DarkSnakes are not strictly day or night hunters. Their activity depends on warmth, food, and safety. In some areas, snakes hunt at night to fi...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Climate change endangering amphibian species around the world, 136 of 426 in India threatened: StudyClimate change is causing the deterioration of amphibian species globally, with India being particularly affected. A study found that out o...
05 Oct, 2023, 06.47 PM IST
41% of amphibian species worldwide threatened with extinction: StudyA study by global experts has found that 41% of amphibian species worldwide are at risk of extinction. The study, published in Nature, attr...
05 Oct, 2023, 01.12 AM IST
Light pollution may harm amphibians: StudyExposure to light at night has the potential to make amphibians more susceptible to the effects of additional stressors, like road salt and...
28 May, 2019, 01.49 PM IST
Government plans waterdromes for seaplanes' take offA waterdrome can be described as a water body that complies with certain minimum requirements for landing of an aircraft.
18 Oct, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
SpiceJet plans to buy over 100 amphibian planesEmbarking on an ambitious expansion path, SpiceJet has announced this year plans to order 225 planes from Boeing and another up to 50 aircr...
04 Oct, 2017, 07.37 PM IST
Dancing tadpoles found in Western Ghats01 Apr, 2016, 07.31 PM IST
- Giant salamander terrorised Earth 200 million years ago
The species was part of a wider group of primitive amphibians that were widespread at low latitudes 220-230 million years ago.
24 Mar, 2015, 02.39 PM IST
Delhi University professor leads discovery of 14 new 'dancing frogs'A team of scientists led by Delhi University professor Sathyabhama Das Biju aka 'frogman of India' has discovered 14 new species of dancing...
10 May, 2014, 05.03 AM IST
- But 'extinct' frogs haven't croaked
Delighted conservationists have announced they had found two species of African frog (Omaniundu reed & Mount Nimba reed) and a cave-dwellin...
24 Sep, 2010, 04.49 AM IST