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In 1995, only 51 kakapo were left, including just 20 females. Now, New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot has reached 325, but they don't breed every yearNew Zealand's kakapo parrot has seen a remarkable increase in its population, which now stands at 325 individuals, a recovery from a mere 5...
China exerts tight grip on information after floodsDeadly floods killed hundreds along the China-Nepal border, leaving thousands missing. China tightly controls information, limiting media a...
German Proverb of the Day: "That will make the dog in the frying pan go crazy." A life lesson on dealing with the unexpectedThe German proverb "Da wird der Hund in der Pfanne verrückt" expresses astonishment. This saying captures disbelief when confronted with ex...
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in yearsTyphoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan with powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Thousands of soldiers are on standby as the island prepares for ...
From Monkey-faced orchid to bat flower: 7 bizarre plants that look exactly like animalsNature continues to astound with plants that uncannily mimic animals. From orchids resembling monkey faces and flying ducks to flowers that...
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...
CDC warns travelers as virus outbreak hits Seychelles: Symptoms, precautions and moreThe CDC has issued a health advisory for travelers to the Seychelles after a chikungunya virus outbreak was confirmed. Spread by mosquitoes...
Durgapur gangrape: Two more arrested; victim's father 'worried about safety'Two more arrests were made in the Durgapur gangrape case, bringing the total to five. While a TMC MP advised women to be cautious about lat...
Draped in traditional Kanchipuram Silk saree, Nita Ambani puts spotlight on Indian craft at President-elect Trump's receptionNita Ambani attended a private reception for President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, showcasing a traditional Kanchipura...
China fossils reveal that parrot-like feathered dinos once roamed the earth!Unearthed in northeastern China, the nearly complete fossil, dating to roughly 130 million years ago, is of a juvenile Psittacosaurus (pron...
Parrot Fever: Here's all you should know about the deadly disease that has claimed five lives in EuropePsittacosis, or parrot fever, has claimed five lives across Europe this year. The bacterial infection, transmitted from birds to humans, pr...
Meet the African Grey Parrots who shop using Alexa, switch on lights, and cost over $1,500A parrot, Rocco, from Oxfordshire was caught buying stuff from Amazon last December.
From Dajipur's wild side to Dahanu's lovely beaches, what would you choose?A trip to Bannerghatta Biological Park is also a fulfiling experience for a nature enthusiast.
Take a trip to Papua New Guinea for magnificent natural sceneryPapua New Guinea is a travel photographer's delight.
Love bird-watching? Here are few places you should consider visitingExperience the true beauty of nature in all its glory at locations that are home to rare species of birds and animals.
- In a first, parrots found using and sharing tools
A species of parrots found in Madagascar and Comoros was found to use tools – a first among parrots.
3D technology: It could be win-win for other netas if they take Narendra Modi's holographic cueA single 3D performance would be good for at least a few dozen constituencies.
- White peacock dies in Byculla zoo
A white peacock, which is a genetic variant of the India Blue Peacock, succumbed to death at the Byculla zoo on Monday evening.
- Agony of the winged mimics: Parrots form 50% of wild bird trade in the country
Ironically, it is absolutely legal to keep exotic birds in captivity. India has 12 species of parrots, of which eight are regularly traded.
Exploring the flora and fauna in the Amazon basinThe wealth of flora and fauna in the Amazon basin in Peru leaves everyone speechless with wonder. Here is an experience of the Amazon basin...