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1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST- 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...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Crypto market crash: Why Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum and altcoins are down today? Latest crypto market news and price analysis as BTC falls below $60,000, ETH plunges nearly 12%, and the Nasdaq Crypto Index drops almost 7%Why is the crypto market down today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and major altcoins plunged as ETF demand weakened. The cryptocurrenc...06 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunnedA new study reveals octopuses possess remarkable intelligence. These sea creatures can now use mirrors to find hidden food. This ability wa...05 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Textile sector: Time for a relook as tariff tantrum may soon be history? 5 textile stocks with upside potential of up to 27%The Indian textile and apparel sector has had a stressful year. The US tariffs disrupted orders to the sector’s largest market, squeezed ma...03 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- 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 ...25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...20 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Why birds suddenly avoid wind turbines painted with snake-like patternsScientists are exploring novel strategies to protect birds from wind turbines, moving beyond simple color changes. A new study suggests usi...20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...20 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Tigress was old, weak, but had experience as it hunts a huge crocodile with a simple, clever trick, just one bite - rare wildlife battle caught on cameraA remarkable video shows an aged tigress hunting a crocodile. Despite her condition, she used a precise technique to disable the reptile. T...20 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- Scientists stunned after 330-million-year-old shark teeth emerge from Ireland's ancient limestoneWildlife officers in Ireland unearthed 330-million-year-old fossilized shark teeth, predating dinosaurs. These Psephodus magnus teeth, foun...13 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- How to keep snakes out without killing them: The habitat tweak list that actually worksSnakes visit properties seeking shelter and food. Experts advise homeowners to remove brush piles, wood, rocks, and dense vegetation. These...12 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...09 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...08 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- Why Even Great White Sharks Quietly Leave When Orcas Show UpGreat white sharks are not always the ocean's top predator. Killer whales, also known as orcas, are now challenging this title. Recent stud...03 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...01 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
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