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
This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakesManipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to t...
19 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...
11 May, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Theodore Roosevelt: ‘If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for…’ – Why you shouldn't ignore the youngest US President’s innocuous take on fixing your own problemsQuote of the Day: Theodore Roosevelt's quote, 'If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Nilgiris wildfire scorches 5,000 acres as crews battle blaze on foot amid high windsA major wildfire has engulfed thousands of acres in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district for over ten days. Over 500 personnel are battling the f...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
What Happens When Lemurs Try to “Talk” to Humans Through Technology?A new study reveals animals might desire to use technology alongside humans. Lemurs showed a preference for interactive sessions involving ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Why Birds Are Choosing Busy Cities Over Quiet Forests And What They Know That We Don’tBirds are surprisingly adapting to urban life, building nests on buildings and using synthetic materials. This phenomenon, called synurbiza...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
'Very Very Important Chick': Meet India’s most protected newly hatched bird. Tiny life guarded like a VIP by 50 officialsA Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in Gujarat, a rare conservation success. Forest officials are providing round-the-clock protection for...
31 Mar, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- World's largest fish at Vizag beach, guided back to sea23 Dec, 2021, 10.52 PM IST
Google marks Australian 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's birth anniversary with doodleIrwin's efforts to protect the wildlife went on to be recognised as the most extensive of any conservationist.
22 Feb, 2019, 02.11 PM IST
- Honey Badgers not so rare: Study
The elusive Honey Badger has been spotted in Karnataka forests and that too in large numbers.
01 Dec, 2014, 04.55 AM IST
- Experts want CBI to probe tiger poaching case
Poachers killed 10 tigers between 2002 and 2004 in Sariska in Rajasthan wiping out the entire population of big cats in the tiger reserve.
19 Jun, 2013, 02.16 AM IST
- Rare turtles released into sea
The forest department with the help of local wildlife conservationists released Olive Ridley Turtles and Green Sea Turtles into the sea nea...
14 Oct, 2012, 10.57 PM IST
- Rare snake discovered in Katerniaghat
The 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
- Scanty funds endanger tiger future
The three tigers reserves and 33 wildlife sanctuaries in the State received only Rs 11.50 crore under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme in 200...
04 Mar, 2008, 02.59 AM IST