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Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...- What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
- 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...
- The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilContrary to popular belief, cats approaching humans often seek security, not just affection or food. Research indicates cats form secure at...
- No love, no chicks, only extinction? Gujarat has a 'pyaar ka stimulus plan' for loveless birdsGujarat is trying to save the lesser florican. The bird faces extinction. Last year, breeding failed. Now, experts use fake female birds to...
- From crisis to hope: Against all odds, Maine's Puffin bird colonies are overcoming climate change impactAtlantic puffins, a unique bird species found on remote islands off the coast of Maine, have rebounded this year after a disastrous 2021. D...
- Lease of life: Saving the great Indian bustard bird in the Rajasthan desertOrnithologists in the Rajasthan desert are trying to save the great Indian bustard with successful captive breeding of 9 birds. Most of the...
- Extinction watch: A boom, a ching, is a Kakapo’s thingKakapos are said to smell nice! It helps the birds find each other. The dwindling population was relocated to two islands off New Zealand’s...
- Himalayan vulture sighted in NilgirisN Raveendran, a Madurai-based naturalist, expected to see when he participated in the vulture census in the forests of the Nilgiris was a H...
- Delhi zoo sets record as painted storks lay over 1,500 eggsDelhi zoo has achieved a record breeding programme this year, with the local migratory 'painted stork' birds laying between 1,500 and 1,800...
- Egyptian Vultures make Bengaluru their homeCity's MG Road is home to rare Egyptian Vultures that visit Barton Centre's 13th Floor restaurant for their meals.
- In 1 year, Great Indian Bustard population falls from 44 to just 13 in RajasthanEdited Rachnasingh@timesgroup.This might sound like a clarion call.
- Mangaluru's Pilikula to get hippos, Asiatic lionsThe Pilikula Nisargadhama is all set to welcome new guests to its sprawling zoo.
- Great Indian Bustard egg hatches under protective watchAfter a gap of nearly six years, a Great Indian Bustard egg hatched in Desert National Park area with forest officials succeeding in protec...
- Nordmann's Greenshank bird on IUCN's endangered listNordmann's Greenshank, a beautiful Russian shorebird which migrates annually to many south Asian countries, including India, is listed as '...
- Mass graveyard at bird sanctuaryBirdwatchers might find it hard to digest but many birds of different varieties have been found dead at the Vedanthangal sanctuary' some 82...
- Shrinking species suffers from poor genetic diversityA recent study of the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) population in India shows that the species suffers from poorgenetic diversi...
- Breeding programme fails to utilize fundsHaving failed to timely utilize funds marked for conservation breeding of a rare bird, the Sarahan Pheasantry at a great cost in 17 years h...
- Coastal Nicobar bird species need more conservation effortsThe tsunami 2004 has wiped away a significant 70 per cent population of the Nicobar megapode, an endemic coastal living bird species in Nic...
- 40 crocodiles born at VandalurBiologist Baskar wakes up early every morning and goes along with crocodile keeper Manikandan to monitor the movements of the reptiles in e...
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