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
8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
13 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...
11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak kills three: What is Hantavirus, its signs and symptoms, how deadly it is, and what should you do now?Hantavirus Symptoms: A deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has claimed three lives, prompting a World Health Organization...
06 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary IslandsA luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has claimed at least ...
06 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Why Killing a Snake in Your Yard May Make the Problem WorseExperts advise against killing snakes, warning it increases bite risks and fails to deter future appearances. Instead, homeowners should fo...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Who Really Destroyed Easter Island’s Forests? The Rats’ Hidden Role ExplainedEaster Island's iconic statues hide a forgotten environmental tale. New research reveals Polynesian rats, introduced around 1200 CE, decima...
03 Mar, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum shuts down for two days due to rats; JDA to use modern tech for cleanupThe Jaipur Development Authority will seal Albert Hall Museum and Ramniwas Bagh on September 30 and October 1 to tackle a growing rat probl...
30 Sep, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Drats, there's a rat problem! but hold on to your hatsNYC's rodent infestation prompts unconventional solutions, including a proposed birth control plan using ContraPest. The city's battle agai...
04 May, 2024, 10.36 PM IST
Rats like being around people, says new studyHumanity's future is with the rat, a social and empathetic animal. So it's time we understood our shadows.
06 Dec, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Rat Wars: Washington recruits dogs and cats to battle rat invasionThe delightful weather of June attracts revellers to Washington DC's vibrant Adams Morgan neighbourhood due to its buzzing nightlife and cu...
19 Jun, 2023, 05.27 PM IST
New York City appoints first-ever 'Rat Czar'. Know her qualifications and 'strengths'New York City's mayor has appointed Kathleen Corradi as the city's first-ever rat czar. Corradi earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology f...
13 Apr, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
COVID-19 endemic stage two years away: ReportThe COVID-19 disease may reach endemic stage in the US in at least two years, according to a study conducted in rats. To develop a better u...
06 Jul, 2022, 03.58 PM IST
India to host key SCO anti-terror meet next weekPakistan delegation to participate in the meet focussing on terror in Af-Pak region.
12 May, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
ICMR for more Rapid Antigen Tests use to scale up testingThe ICMR is not altering its view that an RT-PCR is the gold standard, but feels that a higher use of RAT will be useful in the context of ...
12 May, 2021, 10.28 AM IST