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Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird species- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food webs
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- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...30 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- How to differentiate a Coral Snake from a Scarlet Kingsnake before you make a dangerous mistakeEncountering a red, yellow, and black snake in your garden can be alarming, as it might be a venomous eastern coral snake or a non-venomous...25 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- 25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...21 May, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
- This Everyday Kitchen Sponge Can Hold More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat; Here’s Why It HappensYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Scientific studies reveal sponges are breeding grounds for billions of bacteria. Thi...09 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Were dinosaurs the cleverest reptiles?In the latest research, an international team of palaeontologists, behavioural scientists and neurologists re-examined the brains of dinosa...13 May, 2024, 11.42 PM IST
- New study challenges view of dinosaurs as intelligent creaturesNew research challenges previous beliefs about dinosaur intelligence, suggesting they were more akin to "smart giant crocodiles" rather tha...30 Apr, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
- 1.38 lakh migratory birds spotted in Odisha's BhitarkanikaAs many as 144 avian species were counted as compared to 121 last year. A total of 1,36,092 birds were spotted in 2021. The mid-winter cens...14 Jan, 2022, 04.36 PM IST
- Number of bird species in the world soars to 18,000New York, Dec 13 (IANS) There are about 18,000 bird species in the world - nearly twice as many as previously thought, new research suggest...13 Dec, 2016, 11.32 AM IST
- Vulture population on the rise in Madhya PradeshVulture census by state forest department for a second time this year shows a quantum leap in its population. At least 7,000 vultures were ...18 May, 2016, 06.30 PM IST
- Long summer sojourn for Chilika's winter guestsSeveral species of birds, which flocked to Chilika Lake during winter, have stayed put in the brackish water lagoon.28 May, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
- Delhiites keep eyes peeled as this bird count not for experts onlyYou don’t have to be a birdwatcher sporting powerful binoculars to participate in the world’s largest bird race.10 Feb, 2015, 05.51 AM IST
- India reports largest number of bird speciesBird watchers from all seven continents had last year reported and documented 4,258 species from about 180 bird families.03 Mar, 2014, 02.06 AM IST
- 32,000 migratory birds visit Loktak lake in ManipurEnvironmentalist Kh Shamungou who was present also said that common crane was also sighted for the first time in Manipur during this year's...15 Feb, 2014, 12.09 PM IST
- Drop in number of migratory birds visiting ChilikaOrnithologists said the number of birds had perhaps dwindled due to effect of cyclone Phailin.14 Jan, 2014, 10.41 AM IST
- Gujarat govt to undertake census of Great Indian BustardThe Gujarat government will soon undertake a census of the Great Indian Bustard, one of the most critically endangered flying bird species ...31 Dec, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
- Poor turnout of migratory birds in Harike wildlife sanctuaryAs against arrival of more than 1 lakh plus migratory birds last year, only around 72000 birds have arrived in Harike wildlife sanctuary th...30 Jan, 2013, 01.02 PM IST
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