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Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesContrary to long-held beliefs, new research reveals rattlesnakes are not solely developing more complex venoms. In isolated habitats with l...
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...
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
Five snakes that actually fly, here's what they are and where to spot themFive species of Southeast Asian snakes defy gravity by launching from trees and flattening their bodies into a ribbon-like shape to glide. ...
Armadillo “ice-cream cone holes” in your yard? What it means and how to stop the midnight drillingHomeowners are discovering small cone-like holes in their lawns. These are signs of armadillos foraging for insects at night. The animals d...
What Looks Like “Dancing” in Squirrels Is Actually a High-Stakes Mating RitualSquirrels' seemingly erratic movements are actually sophisticated courtship rituals. Males chase females, testing endurance and coordinatio...
Some Animals Don’t Run From Snakes; They’ve Evolved to Survive the BiteAnimals are evolving diverse strategies to survive encounters with venomous snakes, moving beyond simple avoidance. Mammals like honey badg...
In Extreme Cold, Some Animals Survive by Altering Life to an Unimaginably Slow PaceArctic ground squirrels and wood frogs exhibit incredible survival tactics, slowing metabolism to near-death states or tolerating being fro...
La Marmotte by Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven composed 'La Marmotte' in 1798. The song is based on a folk text by Goethe. It tells about a boy and his pet marmot. T...
Indian squirrel hitches ride on board ship, lands up in ScotlandThe stowaway squirrel travelled the seas on board the Deep Explorer for three weeks, before being caught by the crew.
Killing with kindness, kind ofEven those humans who are evidently not fond of dogs behave themselves in the precincts of the park. They had better. For, at least in the ...
Here is how young entrepreneurs are making sure you have the great Indian coffee experienceThis is a trend that started five years ago, with third- and fourth-generation coffee planters deciding to offer A-grade beans to the India...
A look at how Indian consumers have been steadily changing their patterns of drinking coffeeEarlier, people were happy with something hot, frothy and bittersweet. Now most can discern the difference in taste among various coffee ch...
Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico, this OctoberET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
Why IIT Bombay wants to become a more inclusive incubator for entrepreneursFor over a decade, IIT Bombay’s Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship incubated only product-led start-ups.
Squirrels, it turns out, can stalk and carry out highway robbery: Who precisely is the nut in these cases?Rodents are generally not to be trusted, but it must be said that squirrels, hamsters and gophers had a rather genial image, unlike other r...
Mount on an Asiatic elephant or celebrate Day of the Dead for an unforgettable adventureDay of the Dead sounds like a grim event, but it’s a time to celebrate and remember the lives of dead family members.
Wildlife enthusiasts spot giant flying squirrel in Gujarat's Polo forestsWildlife lovers staying in northern region of Gujarat need not travel to eastern or southern parts of the state to sight a flying squirrel.
- TN forest dept forced to fell 'polluting' trees
The Forest department is facing a strange situation -- large scale felling of cotton silk trees in reserve forest areas in this district as...