Butterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...

Crows cawing in gardens are usually a sign of ordinary activities like food searches, territorial marking, or communication, not superstiti...

Lizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...

Properly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...

Urban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...

Contrary to popular belief, cats approaching humans often seek security, not just affection or food. Research indicates cats form secure at...

Snakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...

Experts advise against killing snakes, warning it increases bite risks and fails to deter future appearances. Instead, homeowners should fo...

City pigeons now walk among people instead of flying away. This change shows how animals adapt to urban life. Feral pigeons, Columba livia,...

Earth's nighttime illumination increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, driven by urban expansion and energy access in developing regions. H...

Birds are surprisingly adapting to urban life, building nests on buildings and using synthetic materials. This phenomenon, called synurbiza...

Understanding animal behaviour in the wild is crucial for species survival and adaptation. Behavioral ecology, now interdisciplinary with g...

City birds are using discarded cigarette butts to build better nests. House finches and house sparrows incorporate these butts for warmth a...

City-dwelling sulphur-crested cockatoos exhibit remarkable curiosity, readily tackling new food challenges and unfamiliar objects. Studies ...

Haryana and parts of the scrub forests in Delhi's Ridge or the grasslands along the Yamuna that are rich in wildlife, being outside protect...

The Environment Ministry today issued an advisory asking the DoT not to permit new mobile towers within a one-km radius of existing ones.

The state forest department has developed a plan for conservation of the rich biodiversity outside the protected forest areas, that is, wil...