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 ...
16 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
How to identify snake eggs in your gardenDiscovering snake eggs in your garden can be surprising. These eggs are soft and leathery, unlike bird eggs. They are usually found in clut...
16 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
World Snake Day: Why you should be extra careful during rainy season and how to stay safeWorld Snake Day 2024 (Google Trends): Snake Day, observed on July 16, educates the public about snakes' ecological roles, dispels myths, an...
16 Jul, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
Tortoise species new to India discovered in Arunachal jungle25 Jun, 2019, 09.04 PM IST
Meet Sathisha: Infosys executive by day, and snakes-wildlife specialist in free timeThe 52-year-old rescued a snake for the first time when he was 13.
05 Feb, 2018, 11.56 AM IST
As monsson starts, training sessions help Bengaluru residents in handling snakes" We regularly send notes via internal mailers and our staff is familiarised with the procedure of dealing with them," said a resident of C...
15 Jun, 2016, 10.44 AM IST
- Fearful of humans, leopards often learn to co-exist with them
When noted herpetologist Romulus Whitaker moved to the edge of the Vallam reserve forest some 18 years ago, he asked locals if there were a...
10 Mar, 2015, 07.51 AM IST
New snake species found in Ganjam named after OdishaThe Russian Journal of Herpetology, an international science journal, has published a research paper on the new species in its latest editi...
28 Sep, 2014, 11.12 AM IST
- New life, new hope for Manas National Park
Western Assam’s Manas National Park which also covers a part of Bhutan has excited conservationists.
10 Jul, 2014, 02.47 AM IST
55 species of herpetofauna found in Manas landscapeThe survey was part of a trans-boundary conservation initiative funded and led by the park authorities of Manas National Park, India and Ro...
09 Jul, 2014, 11.13 AM IST
Siliguri corridor is now conduit for live animal smugglingAfter items like antiques, narcotics, sandalwood or animal body parts, now it is the turn of live animals like snakes.
24 Dec, 2013, 04.43 PM IST
- Green resistance
On the 40th anniversary of Chipko movement a look at other protests that shook the nation.
05 Jun, 2013, 06.00 AM IST
- Green signal for keeping Western Ghats green
A missing link in the natural heritage site of Western Ghats declared by Unesco in July 2012 will be filled up soon as the state government...
17 Jan, 2013, 03.59 AM IST
- Rare snake discovered in Katerniaghat
The Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has made headlines with the discovery of the rare Red Coral Kukri...
15 Jul, 2012, 11.27 PM IST
Rare Indian snake species discovered at Katarniaghat sanctuaryA rare Indian snake species Red Coral Kukri has been discovered at Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) in the Terai region of Uttar Prade...
15 Jul, 2012, 10.54 PM IST
- Cobra mom escapes fire, but babies may die
The terrified cobra, rescued by Nikhil Sanger of the Wildlife Conservation Society, from the newly-built Ramnagar colony, was pulled out fr...
11 Jun, 2012, 01.37 AM IST