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CULTURAL TRANSMISSION IN ANIMALS
In 2021, Berlin teams studied 166 naked mole-rats and found they recognised colony-specific vocal dialects; cross-fostered pups learned the dialect of their new colony- Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved ahead
- Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn it
- Graphic India, Sadhguru announce animated feature ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi’Graphic India and Sadhguru are developing an animated feature film titled Shiva: The Adiyogi, which will explore Shiva's journey from trans...10 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...04 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- This Wolf Pulled Up a Crab Trap, and it Could Change What We Know About Animal IntelligenceA female gray wolf in British Columbia was observed dragging an underwater crab trap ashore to access herring bait, a behavior experts sugg...24 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- What Dolphins and Bees Reveal About Human IntelligenceHuman intelligence grew with social interaction. Studies on ants, fish, and dolphins show complex group decisions and long-term alliances. ...24 Mar, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- What Researchers Are Discovering When They Listen Carefully to Dolphin ConversationsDolphins, particularly bottlenose, exhibit surprisingly complex vocal patterns, moving beyond simple animal calls. Research suggests they u...08 Mar, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...06 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Scientists Watching Dolphins in Florida Bay Witness a Curious Hunting StrategyDolphins in Florida Bay have a clever hunting trick. They create mud rings to trap fish. This special skill spreads through dolphin groups....05 Mar, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- Why Do Orcas Spare Some Boats but Damage Others? Researchers Track the PatternSince 2020, Iberian orcas have repeatedly interacted with sailboats, targeting rudders along the coasts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Re...02 Mar, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Chimpanzees caught copying human habits in bizarre new 'fashion trend', scientists stunned by viral primate cultureChimpanzees at a Zambian wildlife sanctuary have developed a unique "fashion trend" of dangling grass or sticks from their ears, and even i...20 Jul, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
- Pig blood, chicken poop, and cat meat: The things US cows eat are why India doesn't want to import 'non-veg' milkIndia and the US are nearing a trade agreement, but a major obstacle persists: India's reluctance to import American dairy due to concerns ...18 Jul, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
- Another pandemic brewing? Newly found coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 in bats in China could be the next global threat; will vaccines work? Here are all detailsChinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cell...21 Feb, 2025, 10.52 PM IST
- Zombie Deer Disease emerges in Yellowstone: Know about this chronic disease | Symptoms & risksYellowstone National Park, a renowned gem among America's natural wonders, has officially reported its inaugural case of Chronic Wasting Di...16 Nov, 2023, 12.43 AM IST
- New study uncovers Chikungunya virus' unique 'invisibility shield' that can help in developing effective vaccinesChikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne disease, can spread directly from cell to cell, scientists have discovered. They found the virus can hi...19 Aug, 2023, 09.50 AM IST
- Evidence of superbug found in Delhi's stray dogsScientists have discovered and isolated the first live culture of the superbug Candida auris, a disease-causing fungus, from the ear canals...08 Jul, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
- Google celebrates Japanese virologist Dr Michiaki Takahashi's 94th birth anniversary with a doodleTakahashi developed the first vaccine against chickenpox.17 Feb, 2022, 11.21 AM IST
- Yashoda Hospitals joins Natco for clinical trials of Molnupiravir for Covid patientsPre-clinical (animal) studies have found that Molnupiravir has remarkably reduced SARS-CoV-2 load and was found to have completely suppress...21 May, 2021, 06.42 PM IST
- WHO's coronavirus origins report: All you need to know about the four theories in playThe final report, a joint WHO-China study, which AFP obtained Monday ahead of its official release, spelled out how the joint team of Chine...29 Mar, 2021, 07.59 PM IST
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