Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: Chief Justice of India Surya KantChief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that courts must be accessible to all citizens. He emphasized that justice is earned through trans...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Why do humans take so long to grow up compared to other animals and how brain evolution reshaped human development and survival today?Humans take nearly 18 to 25 years to reach full maturity, far longer than most mammals. This slow human growth is driven by brain evolution...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
29 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent AssemblyConstituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought cl...
27 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Muslim organisations' call on no cow slaughter on EidAssam's Chief Minister has welcomed appeals from Muslim groups to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid. Several Eidgah committees have made th...
23 May, 2026, 08.33 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
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
19 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...
11 May, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
A Simple Routine for a Cleaner MattressMattresses accumulate microorganisms, skin cells, and oils, leading to allergens like dust mite feces and fungal components that trigger al...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
NGT notice to Centre on plea to ban slaughter of cattleThe directions came while hearing a petition filed by advocate and environmentalist Ashwini Kumar, who has approached the green panel.
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