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Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...- How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
- Urban wildlife study finds birds may distinguish between male and female humansUrban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...
- What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
- 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...
- Why Pigeons Walk Through Crowds Instead of Flying AwayCity pigeons now walk among people instead of flying away. This change shows how animals adapt to urban life. Feral pigeons, Columba livia,...
- Why Alligators Are Slipping Into Florida Pools When No One’s WatchingFlorida residents are witnessing a surprising trend this spring. Alligators are entering residential swimming pools. This phenomenon is lin...
- Why Some Urban Birds Build Nests with Cigarette Butts: A Surprising Survival StrategyCity birds are using discarded cigarette butts to build better nests. House finches and house sparrows incorporate these butts for warmth a...
- Scientists Noticed Something Different About Cockatoos Living in CitiesCity-dwelling sulphur-crested cockatoos exhibit remarkable curiosity, readily tackling new food challenges and unfamiliar objects. Studies ...
- King cobra found inside ceiling light in Noida Sector 51 home sparks panicResidents of Noida Sector 51 are on high alert after a snake was found inside a ceiling light, sparking concerns about urban wildlife intru...
- This monster fish survives on land and has no natural hunters. Experts want it immediately killed if seenThe northern snakehead, an invasive fish native to Asia, is rapidly spreading across U.S. rivers and lakes, posing a major threat to native...
- Alligators, snakes, and more—Researchers left shocked by thriving sewer jungle in this US cityA new study has uncovered a thriving ecosystem in Florida’s stormwater sewer systems, revealing that alligators, raccoons, and dozens of ot...
- Diluting the Wildlife (Protection) Act for rhesus macaques will be devastating for this Indian speciesRhesus macaques, once protected in India, now face weakened legal safeguards. Captured from the wild, they endure horrific transport and ex...
- The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapesIndia had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth....
- Lamphelpat waterbody project: A majestic lake in Manipur undergoes remarkable revivalThe Lamphelpat Waterbody Project in Manipur aims to develop flood risk management, water security, and socio-cultural, economic, and enviro...
- Bats are critical for a healthy ecosystem, their declining population can spell doomBats help cycle nutrients in the environment and pollinate plants.
- 'Shocking' report lists devastation to Australia wildlife
- Delhi, Mumbai will be 5 deg C warmer in 2080-99 period: Greenpeace IndiaThe national capital's annual maximum temperature (the median of June month record from 1995 to 2014) stands at 41.93 degrees Celsius. It w...
- Wildlife conservation to airspace sanitisation: Eight commercial uses of dronesDrone Deliveries Probably the one you have heard of most, drone deliveries are so interesting because they cater to the need for instant gr...
- Biodiversity conservation gets a pushThe state forest department has developed a plan for conservation of the rich biodiversity outside the protected forest areas, that is, wil...
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