More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...
20 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'When an old man dies, a library is...' Life lessons on culture, knowledge, human nature and why elders' experience mattersAfrican proverb of the day highlights the message that when an elder dies, knowledge disappears forever. The proverb explains oral traditio...
13 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Five snakes that actually fly, here's what they are and where to spot themFive species of Southeast Asian snakes defy gravity by launching from trees and flattening their bodies into a ribbon-like shape to glide. ...
12 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Why do birds keep hitting your window every spring, and how to make it stopSpring sees male birds aggressively attacking windows, mistaking their reflections for rivals. This territorial behavior, driven by breedin...
12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Why “Clean” Yards Still Bring Snakes Closer to Your HouseSnakes are drawn to areas near homes due to readily available food sources like rodents, often attracted by bird feeders or pet food. They ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
The Different Ways Animals Adapt to Climate ChangeWarming temperatures are forcing animals worldwide to alter their behaviors, from migration timing to breeding seasons. A recent study high...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Sky turns dark: Thousands of crows circle Tel Aviv, sparking ominous warningsThousands of crows suddenly covered the sky over Tel Aviv and shocked many people. Videos spread fast online and some users called it a bad...
25 Mar, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Why Do Birds Keep Crashing Into New York’s Glass Towers at Night? The Answer Is Stranger Than It LooksMillions of migratory birds face danger in New York City annually due to collisions with buildings, primarily caused by deceptive glass str...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
1.2 Billion Birds Took to the Skies in One Night—Radar Reveals a Record Migration SurgeWeather radar has revealed an astonishing sight. On a single autumn night, an estimated 1.2 billion birds took to the skies over North Amer...
13 Feb, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Shocking discoveries: What migrating birds teach us about energy managementA recent study challenges the long-held belief that migrating birds, specifically German blackbirds, save energy during their winter months...
29 Sep, 2024, 09.35 PM IST
What happened when 1,000 birds died in one night in front of a house in Chicago?A mass death of birds was reported in Chicago on October 4. Along with Houston and Dallas, Chicago is considered dangerous for migratory bi...
19 Jun, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
Check out some facts about the World Migratory Bird DayFor this year, the theme is “Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation” — focusing on the need for people celebrating the day to communicat...
05 May, 2018, 11.50 PM IST