Major hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...

Japan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...

A new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...

Researchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's hidden cave systems to understand how Roaring Springs, a vital water source, functions. This pro...

Millions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...

IAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...

Hawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...

Wind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...

Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...

A major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...

Encountering 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...

Many familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...

Northern water snakes are common in eastern North America. These snakes are harmless and not venomous. Many people mistake them for dangero...

The bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its im...

A floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...

Wildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...

Humans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...