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In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...
Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
Why backyard birds gang up on snakes during breeding seasonBirds aggressively chase snakes away from their nests. This behavior, known as mobbing, is a defense system to protect eggs and chicks. Bir...
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...
How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
Beyond the Usual Pair: How Penguins Care for Their ChicksPenguins exhibit surprising flexibility in their social and parenting behaviors, with same-sex pairs intentionally forming bonds and succes...
Why Dung Beetles Are Digging Deeper and What It Reveals About Surviving a Hotter PlanetTiny dung beetles are showing remarkable adaptation to a warming planet. These insects are digging deeper nests to protect their young from...
Why Some Birds Sit on Empty Nests After Eggs Disappear, And What That Quietly RevealsA bird's persistent nesting behavior after eggs are gone is not confusion but a biological lag. Internal cues like hormones drive incubatio...
When Drones Enter Eagle Territory: Why Seattle’s Bald Eagles Are Pushing BackBald eagles near Seattle face a new threat from drones. These flying machines, though small, cause significant stress to the birds. This di...
Why Some Birds Destroy Their Own Eggs on PurposeBirds sometimes destroy or abandon their own eggs, a behavior driven by survival strategies. Factors like brood parasitism, predation, and ...
Scientists Unearth Frozen Dinosaur Eggs Hidden Beneath Siberia’s Ice, Changing How Much Know About Prehistoric LifeScientists unearthed 70-million-year-old dinosaur eggs in Siberia's frozen tundra. This rare find offers new insights into dinosaur reprodu...
Why Do Penguins Propose Pebbles to Their Mates… and What This Strange Antarctic Ritual Really Means?Penguins in Antarctica have a unique way to survive. Male penguins offer pebbles to females. This is not a proposal but a survival strategy...
Nesting season of snakes begin in Bhitarkanika national park
Webcast of turtles’ mass nestingYou can watch the Olive Ridley turtles mass nesting on the sandy shores near the Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district at home without ...
- Young turtles in safe hands on southern coast
Young turtles nesting on the beaches of Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts needn't fear about predators as local fishermen an...
- Ghariyal population rising in Chambal
After more than 100 ghariyals died in Chambal between December 2007 and March 2008, their number has increased to 785, at present, from 300...
- Rare turtles released into sea
The forest department with the help of local wildlife conservationists released Olive Ridley Turtles and Green Sea Turtles into the sea nea...
Olive Ridley turtles start mass nesting in OdishaSetting aside all speculations, the Olive Ridley sea turtles started their annual mass nesting near Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganj...