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In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neither- This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened next
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- How to identify a Timber Rattlesnake: Key features, habitat clues, and moreSpotting timber rattlesnakes demands keen attention to detail. Experts in wildlife suggest against depending solely on one characteristic. ...22 May, 2026, 04.36 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
- A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin: ‘Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are…’ – A wild lesson in awareness and trustSteve Irwin, renowned for his work with dangerous animals, observed that human intentions can be far more unpredictable than those of preda...17 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- 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...16 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Snake Hole Or Rabbit Burrow? Simple Signs To Identify What’s Living Inside25 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Scientists found snake cannibalism in over 200 species, and it’s more common than you thinkScientists now understand snake cannibalism is a common survival strategy. Previously thought rare, new research reveals it occurs across h...04 Feb, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Florida wildlife officials urge public to report rare rainbow snake sightingsFlorida wildlife authorities are urging visitors and residents to report sightings of the rare rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma). With ...19 Aug, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
- What we know about the Barbados threadsnake, the world’s smallest snake missing for 2 decadesBarbados threadsnake, the world's smallest snake, resurfaces after two decades. Ecologist Connor Blades found it during a survey in March 2...24 Jul, 2025, 08.03 AM IST
- 3 new species of 'archaic' snake discovered in Ecuador's graveyards, churchesThese ground snakes are the most species-rich snake genus in the world (there are now 150 species known globally), but few people have seen...23 Sep, 2022, 10.28 AM IST
- Rare sea snakes thought to be extinct found in AustraliaScientists have discovered two critically endangered species of sea snakes off the coast of Western Australia, which were thought to be ext...21 Dec, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
- Green revival - Snakes last seen in 1940s found at Yamuna bio parkCreepy-crawlies best avoided by most have been enchanting a team of scientists at Yamuna Biodiversity Park.18 Jul, 2015, 09.49 AM IST
- Many snakes run over by vehicles at Tamhini: StudyA survey conducted in Tamhini Ghat area of Mulshi taluka has found that 217 snakes were killed after being run over by vehicles over the pe...02 Apr, 2015, 04.44 AM IST
- Rare snake discovered in KaterniaghatThe Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has made headlines with the discovery of the rare Red Coral Kukri...15 Jul, 2012, 11.27 PM IST
- Rare Indian snake species discovered at Katarniaghat sanctuaryA rare Indian snake species Red Coral Kukri has been discovered at Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) in the Terai region of Uttar Prade...15 Jul, 2012, 10.54 PM IST
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