In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
29 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Dinosaurs found frozen mid-sleep after prehistoric ash burial similar to PompeiiA dramatic volcanic eruption in ancient China 120 million years ago unleashed superheated ash and gas. This deadly event, similar to Pompei...
28 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...
20 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...
13 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Scientists say Jurassic Park’s T. Rex missed one major detail about the dinosaur’s skinRecent fossil evidence suggests adult T. Rex likely sported scaly skin, not a full feather coat. While some smaller relatives had filamento...
12 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
The AI analyzed 1,974 unclassified tracks and raised some very troubling questions about the “bird tracks”New research uses artificial intelligence to analyze ancient footprints. This study suggests bird-like relatives may have existed millions ...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Did You Know: Polar Bears aren’t really white, their skin is jet-black — Here’s how they glowDid you know? Polar bears aren’t technically white, their clear, hollow fur and black skin create a brilliant white illusion that helps the...
25 Feb, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Brigitte Bardot: 'To possess a fur coat is …'—Top quotes by the iconic French star-turned animal rights activistQuote of the Day: Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress and animal rights activist, passed away at 91. Her powerful quote, "To possess a fur ...
28 Dec, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
Covid scientist warns the world of deadly virus found in two animals in ChinaA study in Nature reveals that animals farmed for fur, food, or traditional medicine, such as raccoon dogs and minks, harbor numerous virus...
05 Sep, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
100 dangerous viruses detected in China’s fur animals, nearly 40 could affect humansAnimal Fur Virus in China: A new study reveals that animals in Chinese fur farms are hosting dozens of viruses, including 36 newly discover...
05 Sep, 2024, 12.56 PM IST
View: Fashion should be fun, not fatalWhile the bulk of leather in fashion is derived from cattle, leather from reptiles is another industry. For this, crocodiles are bred in ra...
08 Mar, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Dolce & Gabbana plans to build a sustainable future, joins fur-free clubD&G is the latest one to join the long line of luxury brands seeking humane alternatives.
01 Feb, 2022, 06.32 PM IST
View: Covid-19 puts a question mark on the future of world’s mink farmsWhile some researchers downplay the risks, others say the chances of an emerging non-human Sars-CoV-2 reservoir and mutant strains endanger...
28 Nov, 2020, 12.16 AM IST
It's official! The Queen won't wear fur anymoreThe Buckingham Palace said that only her new outfits will not be made of fur.
07 Nov, 2019, 04.24 PM IST
- Madonna tops PETA's Worst Dressed List
The 50-year-old superstar Madonna has been named as the worst dressed celebrity this year by PETA for wearing fur.
07 Mar, 2009, 09.09 PM IST
- Victoria Beckham wears only fake fur
Victoria Beckham who is often seen wearing fur coats actually has a strong anti-fur stance.
23 Jan, 2009, 04.55 PM IST
- Canada's fur trade route leads to Russia, China
For 400 years, Canada sold most of its wild animal pelts to Europe but now Russia and China have become its biggest markets as their boomin...
16 Feb, 2008, 09.06 AM IST