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In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...- Quote of the day by famous philosopher Michel de Montaigne: ‘Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in and those within despair to get out’ - a timeless lesson on human desire and dissatisfactionFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne's quote on marriage highlights the human tendency to idealize what we lack. This sentiment remains r...
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
- ‘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...
- Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
- Why birds suddenly avoid wind turbines painted with snake-like patternsScientists are exploring novel strategies to protect birds from wind turbines, moving beyond simple color changes. A new study suggests usi...
- Thali costs rise in April on higher tomato, vegetable oil, LPG pricesHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali costs rose 2% year-on-year in April, primarily due to increased prices of tomatoes, vegetab...
- Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...
- Chicken prices rise by 25% as heat wave cuts poultry productionChicken prices have risen by over 25% in south and east India due to intense heat waves, water scarcity, and bird mortality. Demand remains...
- Maharashtra begins culling operations in Shahpur to contain Bird Flu outbreak"It has been observed that, a total of 300 poultry birds along with 9 ducks have been found dead in the Shahapur, of Thane district. The sa...
- Bird flu confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, MP, HP, Haryana, Gujarat and UPBird flu has been confirmed in seven states of the country so far, namely Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Guj...
- Avian Influenza: Assam government has imposed a temporary ban on entry of poultryThe notification states that advisories have already been issued to the concerned authorities for active and targeted surveillance against ...
- Bird flu: Centre asks all states to be prepared for any eventualityThe Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying held a meeting with the states to understand the status of the outbreak of a...
- Bird flu fear pulls down chicken prices by over 10%People in the poultry business, however, said the organised industry had not seen any cases of bird flu. They hoped that these reports woul...
- Can humans contract bird flu? Centre issues advisory to states to stop spreadThe other states have also been asked to keep a vigil on any unusual mortality amongst birds and to report immediately to take necessary me...
- Punjab issues advisory for surveillance of poultry farms, wetlands amid bird flu scarePunjab Animal Husbandry Director Harbinder Singh Kahlon said an advisory has been issued for "surveillance of commercial poultry farms and ...
- Great Indian Bustard nearing extinction due to high voltage power lines: Environment ministryOnly 150 Great Indian Bustard are left, with the maximum number in Jaisalmer. They are dying at the rate of 15 per cent annually due to col...
- Heat waves in South claim 70 lakh birds, poultry industry suffers Rs 100 crore lossTelangana has over 10,000 poultry farms with about seven crore of live birds and AP has some 6.5 crore birds – both broilers and layers put...
- Marine important bird areas programme in IndiaIndia has one of the longest shorelines in the world and many marine species of birds are found in the Indian seas and on the coastal areas.
- Centre considering relief package for poultry industryThe Centre on Monday said it was considering a relief package for the poultry industry and farmers affected by the bird flu.
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