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In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...- Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
- Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...
- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
- Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
- Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
- AI is redefining product management: Are you ready for the shift?Product management is shifting from coordination to high-velocity creation. This article explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney ...
- 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, ...
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
- The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilContrary to popular belief, cats approaching humans often seek security, not just affection or food. Research indicates cats form secure at...
- Permit native breeds alone to take part in Jallikattu: Madras High CourtThe court directed the authorities concerned to get a certificate from veterinary doctors to certify and ensure that the participating bull...
- Drought wilts cattle welfare initiativeIn the barren lands owned by a temple in Kangayam in Tirupur, farmers herd wearied milch cows in severe heat.
- This is how the economy of Jallikattu worksBull-taming sport of Jallikattu not only supports rural economy in various small ways but can also have far-reaching implications for globa...
- Why Jallikattu is important: The story of how the Brahman bull conquered AmericaThe Jallikattu row misses a significant point — the festival sport has become a nursery for quality bull breeds that are on the verge of ex...
- PETA may take legal route if Centre brings ordinance on JallikattuThe animal rights body also claimed that certain native breeds of bulls became extinct because of "white revolution" and "cross-breeding pr...
- Farmers continue to rear catfish despite ban in BengaluruThe African catfish, banned for rearing or sale because it is considered a health hazard and a threat to native breeds, continues to be rea...
- Government launches Rs 500 crore mission to protect local cattle breedsThe govt launched 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' with an outlay of Rs 500 cr for protection, preservation & conservation of indegenous breeds.
- Kasaragod dwarf cattle may get native animal statusMoves are afoot to get the Kasaragod dwarf cattle included in the list of native cattle breed of Kerala by the National Bureau of Animal Ge...
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