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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 ...
Quote of the day by Plato: “The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to....” Ancient Greek philosopher issued a timeless warning about leadership, political responsibility, and public silence centuries agoQuote of the day by Plato: More than 2,300 years after Plato wrote his famous quote on leadership and power, the words still dominate moder...
Death toll reaches 257 in Himachal monsoon; Public infrastructure badly damagedHimachal Pradesh has been devastated by monsoon rains since June 20, resulting in 257 deaths and widespread destruction. Mandi, Kangra, and...
Australia’s deadliest floods in years kill 4, leave 50,000 stranded in crisisAustralia grapples with severe floods in New South Wales. Relentless rains submerge towns, causing deaths and isolating residents. Emergenc...
Colossal squid filmed alive for the first time in the deep seaFor the first time ever, a colossal squid has been captured on camera alive and in its natural deep-sea habitat—100 years after the species...
Researchers dispute claim that ancient whale was heaviest animal everPaleontologists discovered the fossilized bones of Perucetus, a gigantic ancient whale weighing 60-70 tons. Blue whales were estimated to w...
Guinness World Record: Tim Burton-inspired pumpkin mosaic celebrates 30th anniversary of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'Sunnyfields Farm in Southampton has set a new Guinness World Record by creating a pumpkin and squash mosaic inspired by Tim Burton's "The N...
What is a colossal whale? Know about the newly discovered whale which can be heaviest animal everThe remains of Perucetus, comprising 13 vertebrae, four ribs, and one hip bone, are believed to belong to a massive creature measuring appr...
This spooky season of Halloween, a look at 7 'creepy crawlies' that are absolutely crucial to Earth's ecosystemsTheir alien-looking bodies might seem like the stuff of nightmares, but the vast majority of invertebrate species are harmless.
'Snowman' illustrator Raymond Briggs dies at 88Raymond's family confirmed his death and said he was loved a lot and will be missed. They stated that they know how millions loved Raymond'...
Assam consigns rhino horn hoard to flames to highlight they have no medicinal valueIndian laws as well as international conventions forbids sale of body parts, whether of humans and animals, both by individuals and governm...
Wild, wild country! Spot endangered Rothschild giraffes in Uganda or meet Giant Aldabra Tortoises in SeychellesHere's a roundup of some the best options to consider for your next holiday.
ISRO braces to tame monster rocket that could launch Indians into spaceISRO enters into a bold new world muscling its way to make its mark in the world's heavy weight multi-billion dollar launch market.
Green paths: Bask in the serenity and wildlife of KalimpongTake your kids to Neora Valley National Park, where they can spot red pandas, leopards, flying squirrel among other animals.
Most deforested island in Philippines has most unique mammals in world
Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram to get swamp deer from LucknowAfter arrival of a white tiger and seven anacondas, a herd of swamp deer will be brought to the zoological park here, one of the oldest suc...
- Great Indian Bustard egg hatches under protective watch
After a gap of nearly six years, a Great Indian Bustard egg hatched in Desert National Park area with forest officials succeeding in protec...
Delhi Zoo to soon welcome pumas from RussiaA pair of pumas will soon arrive from Russia to join several foreign-origin species like grey kangaroos and South American jaguars currentl...
- Indian bison gives birth at zoo
In a boost to captive breeding of Indian bison, six-year-old gaur Suba gave birth to a male calf in an enclosure at the Arignar Anna Zoolog...
- Indian species on most threatened list
They may disappear even before we get to know them. Four Indian species feature in a list of the ‘100 most threatened’ species in the world.