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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 surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empireAustralian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, ...
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Muslim organisations' call on no cow slaughter on EidAssam's Chief Minister has welcomed appeals from Muslim groups to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid. Several Eidgah committees have made th...
Suvendu Adhikari tightens cattle slaughter rules, cracks down on illegal markets in BengalThe Suvendu Adhikari government has enforced strict regulations on animal slaughter in West Bengal, mandating compliance with the 1950 Act....
Suvendu Adhikari's aide murdered: West Bengal Police seize vehicle, probe underwayWest Bengal Police seized a vehicle linked to the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant near Madhyamgram. Live rounds and fired ...
NGT orders action against illegal breeding, farming of African catfish in UPThe National Green Tribunal has ordered the Fisheries Department of Uttar Pradesh to take action against alleged illegal breeding of banned...
American XL Bully dog breed banned in UK and WalesAccording to the recent government ruling, as of December 31, breeding, selling, advertising, exchanging, gifting, rehoming, abandoning, or...
Pets not disposable commodities; fine for abandoning animals should rise from Rs 50Abandoning pets, especially dogs and cats, is a punishable offense under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 in India. However, t...
Dog attack cases: After Kanpur, Panchkula municipal body bans pitbull, rottweiler dog breeds as petsPitbulls are commonly bred to be used in illegal fighting or kept on heavy chains as attack dogs, resulting in a lifetime of suffering.
Kanpur bans rearing of pitbull, rottweiler dog breeds within city limitsResolution passed by Kanpur Municipal Corporation said anyone found rearing either of the two breeds will be fined up to Rs 5,000 and their...
Pitbull attacks youth in Lucknow, owner arrestedEarlier this week, a 'Pitbull' dog attacked a teenager in Delhi NCE. The boy later had to get around 150 stitches on his face. In another a...
Things to know about pit bulls as third attack leaves woman fighting for her life in GurgaonEarlier this month, a a pit bull attacked and critically injured a teenager in Meerut when he passed by the dog tied at the gate of a house...
Another pit bull attack: Gurugram woman fights for lifeThere have three known cases of serious attacks by pit bulls in recent weeks. One each in Gurugram, Meerut and Lucknow
Tiger, pangolin farming in Myanmar risks 'boosting demand'- Three Mudhol hounds being bred illegally rescued
Humane Society International (HSI)/ India has rescued three Mudhol Hounds from appalling conditions from a dog breeder in Hyderabad. The do...
Endangered Indian Skimmer finds new home in Satpura National ParkEndangered Indian Skimmer, which is fighting for its survival, seems to have found a new home at Satpura National Park. Around seven birds ...
Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliver' to save rare turtlesThe CG patrol in turtle congregation sites would remain in force till the marine turtles finish laying eggs on nesting beaches
- Lack of policy framework breeds illegal warehousing operations
Absence of laid-out rules or a framework for warehousing segment development, considered to be the first and foremost building block of the...