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16 May, 2026, 03.46 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
The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
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02 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Over 200 parrots die along Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh; Bird Flu ruled out, food poisoning suspectedOver 200 parrots have died near the Narmada River in Khargone district due to consuming toxic food, ruling out Bird Flu. Post-mortem examin...
03 Jan, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Australia bird tragedy: Do Newcastle’s dying corellas have a mysterious link to India’s Jatinga?Hundreds of corellas fell from trees in Newcastle, Australia, exhibiting distress and bleeding. The cause is suspected to be poisoning. Thi...
22 Mar, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
Over 150 endangered vultures poisoned to death in southern AfricaAt least 150 critically-endangered vultures were poisoned to death in separate incidents in Botswana and South Africa, conservationists sai...
12 Aug, 2022, 08.27 PM IST
- Accused who killed 30 migratory birds in Khatauni arrested
The forest department has apprehended four accused in the Khatauni area of Terai west forest with carcasses of 30 migratory birds of Cormor...
26 Nov, 2015, 10.37 PM IST
- Pesticides may have killed birds in Sultanpur bird sanctuary
Bird flu may not have been the cause behind the deaths of 47 birds at Sultanpur sanctuary in Gurgaon recently.
09 Feb, 2015, 03.12 PM IST
- 10 birds poisoned in Amravati forest
In a shocking incident, 10 birds including seven peahens, one each fantail flycatcher, crow peasant, and pond heron died of poisoning in Po...
10 Apr, 2014, 04.18 AM IST
17 peacocks found dead in Rajasthan's Tonk districtAccording to the police, some villagers who had gone to the forests on Sunday spotted carcasses of as many as 17 peacocks.
19 Jun, 2013, 04.46 AM IST
- Around 40 birds, fishes found dead in Lakhota lake
Large number of birds and fishes were found dead in Lakhota Lake in the city on Friday.
15 Feb, 2013, 11.09 PM IST
- Small wetlands necessary for Sarus Crane population revival
The future of the Indian Sarus Crane is closely tied to the quality of small wetlands in India - which are fast decreasing due to heavy hum...
24 Jan, 2013, 04.51 PM IST
- Endangered Sarus cranes found poisoned in Dadri
At a time when the Sarus crane population in the world is rapidly declining, 14 of these endangered birds were allegedly found poisoned in ...
15 Jan, 2013, 02.51 AM IST
- Bird poacher arrested in Harike sanctuary
Officials of Punjab Wildlife Preservation department arrested a bird poacher in Bhootiwala area of the Harike wildlife sanctuary on Thursda...
01 Dec, 2012, 02.30 AM IST
- Sankarankovil farmers try to keep peacocks away from crops, kill 17
In yet another mass killing of the national bird, 15 peacocks were found poisoned to death at a village near Sankarankovil in Tirunelveli d...
23 Sep, 2011, 05.05 AM IST
- Population of three species of vulture declining
The population of three species of vulture has witnessed a decline in the country during the last few years due to presence of poisonous su...
23 Apr, 2008, 07.32 PM IST