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 ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: ‘The rooster who spent all morning announcing the sunrise found that…’ The costly habit that makes smart people miss great opportunitiesProverb of the Day: German proverbs are renowned for their practicality, sharp observations and understated humor. Many of them highlight h...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: “An embankment a thousand miles long can be destroyed by...” Learn a timeless life lesson from ancient Chinese wisdom on how tiny unnoticed mistakes quietly destroy strong foundations, success, leadership, and even powerful empires over timeChinese proverb of the day reveals a powerful life lesson modern leaders, businesses, and successful people still ignore today. “An embankm...
19 May, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
French Proverb of the day: 'Good advice is often annoying, bad advice...' Life lessons on truth, human nature, honesty and why 'yes men' can lead to your downfallFrench Proverb of the day explains why honest feedback can feel uncomfortable while flattery feels pleasant. The proverb explores truth, hu...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
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...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
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...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
How to stop pigeons from nesting at home: 7 foolproof tricks that work without harming the birdsPigeons can quickly make your home messy with droppings and noise. Fortunately, humane and affordable methods exist to deter them. By remov...
18 Nov, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
Vultures accidentally preserved 13th-century treasures: Scientists uncover relics from a forgotten past in abandoned nestsIn southern Spain, scientists uncovered 12 ancient bearded vulture nests containing relics spanning 750 years — including a 13th-century es...
10 Oct, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
Over 90 fossil nests belonging to India's largest dinosaurs uncoveredThe Lameta Formation, located in the Narmada Valley of central India, is well-known for fossils of dinosaur skeletons and eggs of the Late ...
23 Jan, 2023, 02.03 PM IST
Google's 'Nest Hub' screen wants to snoop on your sleep from your bedsideJust how much do you trust Google?
17 Mar, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
Olive ridley conservation: Odisha govt clamps prohibition on sea fishing activity at 3 river mouthsTo ensure the safety of olive ridley turtles during their breeding and mating season, the Odisha government on Sunday clamped a seven-month...
01 Nov, 2020, 06.24 PM IST
Indian grey hornbills make nests early this yearIndian grey hornbills, the birds that nest in cervices of trees have shown a remarkable change in their nesting behavior in the city. This ...
16 Mar, 2017, 06.53 PM IST
- Bhitarkanika a congenial habitat for sparrows
The picturesque wetland and meadows of Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has emerged as a congenial habitat for ho...
02 Sep, 2015, 01.13 PM IST
- Birds start nesting in Bhitarkanika
A large number of birds have arrived in Bhitarakanika National Park in Kendrapada district for for nesting in Bagagahana, the heronry, this...
02 Jul, 2015, 12.51 PM IST
House sparrows flying away from citiesLoss of nesting sites and absence of food, particularly insects, are leading to fast reduction in the number of house sparrows (passer dome...
20 Mar, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
- Hornbills feeding chapatis, biscuits to chicks
Close circuit cameras (CCTVs) observed 24X7 movements of a pair of birds and their nests for nearly 60 days during the breeding and nurturi...
29 Jun, 2013, 11.43 AM IST
Survey confirms sparrow decline in Indian citiesA survey has confirmed for the first time the widely believed theory that rapid urbanisation has taken a toll on the population of tiny spa...
26 Mar, 2013, 05.03 PM IST