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Italy eradicated black rats from Zannone in 2007; nine years later, Scopoli's shearwater nesting pairs had nearly tripled from 27 to 80 on the Mediterranean island- After invasive rodents were cleared from Surprise Island in 2005, three monitored seabird populations grew two to tenfold in the years that followed
- Australia used artificial tree hollows to replace vital wildlife homes lost to bushfires; new 3D-printed and drilled habitats could give threatened species a place to shelter
- In 2002, crews removed rats from California’s Anacapa Island; 10 years later, rare seabirds were returning and the island’s ecosystem was recoveringAnacapa Island shows significant seabird recovery ten years after rat removal. Ashy storm-petrels now nest there, and Cassin's auklets have...17 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- In 1972, English photographer bought a remote island in south Atlantic Ocean with rats. Today, 2 million seabird pairs and 5 penguin species call it homeIn 1972, English naturalist and photographer Ian Strange bought New Island in the Falklands with Roddy Napier, finding it overgrazed and af...31 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...11 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinctionIn 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials i...09 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- FSSAI suspends licences of VKC Nuts, Chheda Specialities over violationsFSSAI suspended licenses for VKC Nuts and Chheda Specialities Foods due to serious food safety issues. Live insects and mould were found at...08 Aug, 2026, 07.51 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
- Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- World’s most secretive jet, US Air Force’s RAT55, spotted over Area 51 — is something brewing?The US Air Force’s secret RAT55 jet was spotted at Area 51, sparking new interest in its hidden missions. The plane is used for stealth rad...22 Aug, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
- Catch up with south Pacific rat-catchersI found the rat-catchers on deck, sun-tanned and staring out across the waves, trying to spot seabirds and looking for whales. In the dista...03 Aug, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
- Rats like being around people, says new studyHumanity's future is with the rat, a social and empathetic animal. So it's time we understood our shadows.06 Dec, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
- Is black pepper the magic ingredient for good health? Here's why Ayurveda, Chinese medicine & modern science say a loud 'yes'Ayurvedic practitioners believed that black pepper has "carminative" properties.11 Apr, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
- View: In praise of the rat who leaves a sinking shipBut rats have come up in the public discourse, after the recent political developments in Madhya Pradesh, particularly of rats that desert ...19 Mar, 2020, 12.05 AM IST
- Demonetisation has given Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee sleepless nights: Amit Shah"Interestingly, the mongoose and the cat are not eating the snake and the rat - they all have joined hands against Modi's fight against bla...27 Nov, 2016, 05.45 PM IST
- Opposition climbing same tree like rats, snakes in flood: Amit ShahThe scourge of black money in the country had become a cancer which needed a surgery, Shah said on demonetisation, adding "after the operat...20 Nov, 2016, 05.10 PM IST
- Jared Leto sends rat, bullets to 'Suicide Squad' co-starsActor Jared Leto who plays "The Joker" in "Suicide Squad" sent Margot Robbie a love letter and a black box with a live rat in it.28 Jun, 2015, 03.03 PM IST
- Deshnoke temple near Bikaner: Where rates are reveredThe scurrying denizens of Deshnoke temple near Bikaner do not deter Tanushree Podder or any other devotees, who flock there for Karni Mata'...24 Feb, 2011, 07.52 AM IST
- Karnal Police's unique experiment to get rid of rat menaceThe harassed Karnal Police reeling under a rat menace that has wreaked havoc in its record and store rooms, has finally got an antidote.14 Mar, 2009, 05.39 PM IST
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