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In 2010, scientists used electric fencing to protect Montana’s black-footed ferrets; coyote sightings in fenced areas fell from 42% to 7%In Montana, scientists implemented portable electric fencing to reduce coyote predation on endangered black-footed ferrets. The fencing suc...
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlife
Ted Turner, motivated by a childhood encounter with a National Geographic article, embarked on his passionate journey of conservation by st...
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every yearPlague, caused by Yersinia pestis, continues to exist today and mostly affects regions in Africa. Human cases in the U.S. are quite rare, a...
In 1981, a dog in Wyoming accidentally killed a small creature. This ironically, brought back an almost extinct species. Decades later, cloning is keeping its genes aliveMore than 40 years ago, a dog unexpectedly killed an animal which was believed to have become extinct – a black-footed ferret. This discove...
In 2016, Montana researchers used drones to drop peanut butter vaccine pellets for prairie dogs, hoping to protect the endangered ferrets that depend on themIn Montana, drones were utilized to distribute peanut butter-flavored plague vaccines to prairie dogs in a crucial effort to protect the en...
Bengal has appetite, all hail biryani man!Kolkata crowned its first 'Biryani Man' in a recent eating contest. Pramit Kumar Das consumed five plates of mutton biryani in forty-five m...
40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding foreverKiss may last only a moment, but its evolutionary history could span millions of years. That simple gesture—today associated with love, fri...
Animals Build Cities Without Blueprints, and the Science Explains HowNature's architects build without blueprints! From beaver dams to termite mounds and ant cities, complex structures emerge as animals respo...
Word of the day - GregariousGregarious is a common English word used to describe people, animals, or plants that live or stay together. It mainly talks about being soc...
After 1,288 measles cases, plague detected in US. What you must know to stay safe during health crisisAt a time when US is reporting a surge in measles cases despite the disease being eliminated two decades back, the country is now grappling...
Rabbit fever, a 'rare' disease, sees over 50% rise in US: What are its symptoms and precautionary measures?Tularemia, also commonly known as 'rabbit fever' has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years. Rabbit fever can sprea...
Venom: The Last Dance box office collection: Has Venom 3 flopped?"Venom: The Last Dance" box-office collection in North America has been below than that of 'Venom' and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage".
'Venom: The Last Dance' OTT release date: When and where to watch Venom 3?"Venom: The Last Dance" OTT release date has become a topic of discussion. Venom 3 has been premiered on theatres.
Shannen Doherty cause of death: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star dies at 53. Reason revealedShannen Doherty of 'Charmed', and "Beverly Hills, 90210" has died the age of 53.
Pets must be isolated from people infected with monkeypox: WHOPeople infected with monkeypox must isolate their pets, said an official from the World Health Organization, after a report showed the firs...
New report reveals humans with monkeypox can infect their pet dogs. Here's how to protect your furry friend!The men said that they had been careful to keep their pet away from other animals or humans from the start of their own symptoms.
Am I at risk? Who is protected against Monkeypox?Most children and adults with healthy immune systems are likely to dodge severe illness, experts. But there are two high-risk groups.
Neon to Nature: Nevada beyond Las VegasThe glitz of Las Vegas lures every explorer. However, a trip to Nevada can offer much more than its famed glamor. The state of Nevada, whic...
Chinwagging with man’s best friendTurning woofs into words would certainly revolutionise the human-dog relationship; maybe humans can then finally bark back to their pets to...
Instrument that could convert dogs' bark into human languageSan Francisco, Jan 14 (IANS) Scientists in the US are working on an instrument that would use artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and tra...