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In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively gone- Scientists found that childbirth can be harder than humans thought, as many primates have babies much bigger than birth canal; some species even dislocate pelvic bones to get through it
- A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still survive
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Why men die younger than women? Doctor shares five reasons why the male body may fail earlierMen globally face a shorter lifespan, often dying five to seven years earlier than women. Experts point to a confluence of factors, includi...25 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...24 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentaclesAn Australian sundew, Drosera hookeri, has a peculiar reproductive strategy. Its flowers, designed to attract pollinators like hoverflies, ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Men not needed! Scientists have found an all-female species that's been cloning itself for the last 100,000 yearsThe Amazon molly, an all-female fish, has defied evolutionary expectations by surviving for 100,000 years without males. This remarkable sp...09 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- 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...04 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- The surprising thing women want in a man once they don't need his money anymoreA recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences examined how relationship power affects mate preferences. Researchers su...02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the next few weeks, what needs to be watched is market breadth. And also look at which sectors are leading the rally. Why? Because, at ...22 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...08 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- When Female Animals Relax Their Preferences, New Signals Emerge; and Evolution Starts Moving in Unexpected DirectionsNew animal signals evolve not just from female choice but also from relaxed preferences. This allows for variation and adaptation. Two path...04 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Why 30,000+ Snakes Gather in One Place Every SpringEvery spring, thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge at Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba. This annual event is for reproduction, not mi...28 Apr, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
- Inside the Brain of a Fish That Changes Sex: The Hidden Survival TrickSome fish in oceans and reefs possess a remarkable ability to change their sex. This adaptation, known as sequential hermaphroditism, helps...05 Mar, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Louisiana aquarium miracle: Shark pup born without a male in the tank leaves scientists scratching their headsA baby swell shark was born in Shreveport Aquarium, even though only female sharks were present in the tank. Scientists propose two explana...03 Feb, 2025, 09.26 PM IST
- Female chimps, just like their human counterparts, also experience menopause after 50, finds new studyThey further found that like humans, it was not unusual for these female chimpanzees to live past 50.27 Oct, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
- Intermittent fasting for weight loss? Women planning to start a family may want to reconsiderA new study says intermittent fasting may be affecting female hormones.26 Oct, 2022, 02.35 PM IST
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