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Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
Why Discovering New Species Is Slower Than It SeemsDiscovering a new species is a lengthy scientific process, not just a single sighting. Formal recognition requires meticulous description, ...
130-million-year-old oceans dominated by super predators at unprecedented trophic levels, far surpassing modern marine apex speciesAncient oceans teemed with massive marine reptiles, some over ten metres long. These creatures occupied a previously unknown seventh level ...
Nine monkeys die mysteriously in a Hong Kong zoo, and no one knows whyHong Kong's oldest zoo is investigating the sudden deaths of nine monkeys, including three critically endangered species, over two days. Th...
Big Cat prowling in England countryside captured on camera, claims documentaryThe big cats have not gone extinct in England, rather it has been found in the countryside. At least the makers of a documentary have claim...
How did scientists revive worm frozen 46,000 years ago? Here's how they did itThe revival of this ancient roundworm species highlights the resilience of life and the significance of preserving biodiversity in the face...
In a first, ten captive-bred critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoise to be rewilded in NagalandThis first monitored rewilding of the critically endangered tortoise in India comes after over five years of conservation breeding efforts ...
Dhriti Banerjee becomes 1st woman director in 100 years of Zoological Survey of India historyThe 51-year-old has had an illustrious career as a scientist, conducting research in taxonomy, zoogeography, morphology and molecular syste...
347 new plant species and 424 new animal species discoveredJavadekar today informed the Rajya Sabha that 347 new plant species and 424 new animal species have been discovered during the year 2013-20...
A series of postage stamps on India's rich biodiversity soon!The Union Minister noted that the postal department will also release stamps on freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev as well as c...
Zoological Survey of India unravels 778 new fauna species: K VenkataramanIndian rainforests and deserts are teeming with life and are a treasure house of biological diversity.
Arunachal Pradesh launches programme on conservation of Eastern Hoolock GibbonSupported by US Fish and Wildlife Service, the project would be implemented in partnership with state's Environment and Forest department w...
Thiruvananthapuram zoo to generate organic manure from animal wasteIn a bid to raise internal resources for its maintenance, the zoological park here is getting ready to produce vermicompost on commercial b...
- This Wildlife Week, youths to get lessons in catching snakes
With an aim to create awareness about snakes, Indore civic body and Kamla Nehru Zoological Park authorities are organizing a slew of events...
Royal Bengal tiger of Delhi zoo dies of multiple organ failureThe last Royal Bengal tiger at Delhi zoo has died of multiple organ failure due to its old age.
- Green Army fights to save nature
If global warming is described as Armageddon, harbour no fear. There’s a Green Army being forged in Namma Bangalore. What started as a 13-m...
- 14 zoo animals adopted
In the current year, 14 zoo animals were adopted by individuals, NGOs and government offices. The adoption gives a chance to nature lovers ...
- Different species to share digs for the first time
Initiating changes proposed in the master plan, zoo authorities have put nilgai, sambhar deer, black buck, spotted deer and barking deer to...
- Global warming hits Antarctica
Global warming has been adversely affecting the existence of fauna, particularly microbes in Antarctica, say scientists at the 3rd Indian A...