In 1967, Los Angeles Zoo began breeding mountain tapirs from one pair, and the effort still shapes the species todayThe Los Angeles Zoo launched its mountain tapir breeding program in 1967, starting with a single pair. A significant achievement followed i...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
DNA reveals four gentoo penguin species instead of one after more than 100 years. Scientists now fear some island populations could lose their homes to global warmingNew genomic research has resolved a century-old debate over gentoo penguins, revealing four distinct species rather than one with several s...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Manipur CM urges unity to restore peace, secure future generationsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged people to set aside differences for peace. He spoke at an inauguration event for five d...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
In 2019, 1,500 volunteers counted seals in 90,000 drone photos of a California island; some counts came within 5% of expert totalsIn 2019–2020, over 1,500 citizen scientists analyzed 90,000+ drone images to count wildlife on California's Año Nuevo Island. During winter...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 1987, conservationists brought 2 male owls to Norfolk Island for its last surviving female; their descendants later rebuilt the population, but inbreeding still limits recoveryNorfolk Island owls were saved from extinction by a bold conservation effort in 1987. Two male owls were introduced to breed with the last ...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
5 Zodiac Signs Attract Financial Success During Libra Season, Which Lasts Until October 23, 2026Libra Season 2026 begins on September 22 and continues until October 23, bringing a stronger focus on balance, partnerships and financial d...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Libra Season is here, but the next four weeks aren't about rushing forward, they are about designing what comes nextThe Sun moves into Libra on September 22, beginning a season astrologically connected with relationships, compromise, diplomacy and the sea...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Florida doesn't know where invasive giant Burmese pythons are hiding in the Everglades. So scientists are following the malesIn Florida, scientists are cleverly using male Burmese pythons equipped with transmitters to track down their breeding groups. These males ...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Two Virginia retirees are turning their farms into wildlife corridors. Transformed nearly 2,500 acres are now protectedIn Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, retired farmers are revolutionising private lands into essential wildlife corridors that reconnect isolate...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
In 1981, a dog in Wyoming accidentally killed a small creature. This ironically, brought back an almost extinct species. Decades later, cloning is keeping its genes aliveMore than 40 years ago, a dog unexpectedly killed an animal which was believed to have become extinct – a black-footed ferret. This discove...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Since 1960s, Britain’s European turtle doves have suffered an almost 99% population decline. In 2026, 30 birds were released to restore the speciesBritain’s European turtle dove population has fallen by 98% since the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2026, conservationists released 30 bir...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 2000, artist Kimberly Wurster restored 1 Montana mining property for wildlife and trout. 20 years later, it supported elk breeding grounds and trout spawning habitatArtist Kimberly Wurster's profile details a two-decade habitat restoration project. This extensive effort focused on a Montana mining prope...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
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 1995, only 51 kakapo were left, including just 20 females. Now, New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot has reached 325, but they don't breed every yearNew Zealand's kakapo parrot has seen a remarkable increase in its population, which now stands at 325 individuals, a recovery from a mere 5...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
In 2024, Florida scientists found a hidden trail left behind by invasive snakes — their DNA can linger in water and soil even after they disappearA 2024 study by Florida scientists found that invasive snakes can be detected through traces of DNA left behind in water and soil. The new ...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Feast of Bones: How Burmese pythons neutralize deadly calcium surges when eating prey wholeBurmese pythons have evolved unique intestinal cells that help maintain their mineral balance. These specialized cells are responsible for ...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST