Wildlife

Gene tweaks enables vampire bats to live off bloodGene tweaks enables vampire bats to live off blood

Gene tweaks enables vampire bats to live off blood

<p> <strong>Vampire bats have inspired several horror movies and television shows yet scientists were always intrigued as to how these…

3 years ago
Long-tailed Shrike- the butcher bird with Mask of ZorroLong-tailed Shrike- the butcher bird with Mask of Zorro

Long-tailed Shrike- the butcher bird with Mask of Zorro

<p> “It is a butcher…do not get deceived by its look,” said my photographer friend.</p> <p> A beautiful bird with…

3 years ago
7000 years ago, humans first domesticated geese and not chicken – new study7000 years ago, humans first domesticated geese and not chicken – new study

7000 years ago, humans first domesticated geese and not chicken – new study

<p> <strong>Much to the surprise of common folks, it is not chicken but geese that were the first birds to…

3 years ago
66 million years ago dinosaurs survived asteroid strikes but perished due to extreme weather on the planet66 million years ago dinosaurs survived asteroid strikes but perished due to extreme weather on the planet

66 million years ago dinosaurs survived asteroid strikes but perished due to extreme weather on the planet

<p> <strong>A new study as per a report in sciencealert.com suggests that following the cataclysmic asteroid strike on the Earth,…

3 years ago
More than 1,700 birds seized by Delhi Police in a major raidMore than 1,700 birds seized by Delhi Police in a major raid

More than 1,700 birds seized by Delhi Police in a major raid

<p> <strong>A large-scale illegal trade of protected birds was detected by the Delhi Police in the Capital with more than…

3 years ago
Telangana’s snake saviour rescues injured cobra for treatmentTelangana’s snake saviour rescues injured cobra for treatment

Telangana’s snake saviour rescues injured cobra for treatment

<p> <strong>The plight of an injured animal sometimes moves people to rescue it and that is what happened in Wanaparthy…

3 years ago
42 million years ago, a cat with sharp and slicing teeth was a hypercarnivore!42 million years ago, a cat with sharp and slicing teeth was a hypercarnivore!

42 million years ago, a cat with sharp and slicing teeth was a hypercarnivore!

<p> <strong>Right from the inception of life on the Earth, some or the other mighty predator dominated the world, it…

3 years ago
Ecuadoran toad considered mute for last 100 years finally breaks its silence with a song!Ecuadoran toad considered mute for last 100 years finally breaks its silence with a song!

Ecuadoran toad considered mute for last 100 years finally breaks its silence with a song!

<p> <strong>There was no end of joy and surprise among the scientists, especially those who study toads, when it was…

3 years ago
Male leopard brings Mercedes Benz factory in Pune to a grinding halt!Male leopard brings Mercedes Benz factory in Pune to a grinding halt!

Male leopard brings Mercedes Benz factory in Pune to a grinding halt!

<p> <strong>Known for making world class cars, the Mercedes Benz India production facility spread across 100 acres in Chakan near…

3 years ago
Study of versatile worms with just 300 neurons can help in Artificial Intelligence researchStudy of versatile worms with just 300 neurons can help in Artificial Intelligence research

Study of versatile worms with just 300 neurons can help in Artificial Intelligence research

<p> <strong>Appearances are deceptive and so is the brain power based on the number of brain cells or neurons. Proving…

3 years ago
Delhi resident’s timely intervention saves Golden JackalDelhi resident’s timely intervention saves Golden Jackal

Delhi resident’s timely intervention saves Golden Jackal

<p> <strong>Thanks to the timely intervention of a Sainik Farm resident in the Capital, the life of a Golden Jackal…

3 years ago
After 40 years, critically endangered bat species with a comical face sited in Rwanda rainforest!After 40 years, critically endangered bat species with a comical face sited in Rwanda rainforest!

After 40 years, critically endangered bat species with a comical face sited in Rwanda rainforest!

<p> <strong>To the delight of environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts, an endangered species of bat – Hill’s horseshoe -- which had…

3 years ago
Black-hooded Oriole – One of 100 Birds to See Before You DieBlack-hooded Oriole – One of 100 Birds to See Before You Die

Black-hooded Oriole – One of 100 Birds to See Before You Die

<p> The first time I saw the bird was in my childhood in Chandil near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. In Bangla…

3 years ago
New genus of tarantula hairy spider discovered in Asia after 104 years!New genus of tarantula hairy spider discovered in Asia after 104 years!

New genus of tarantula hairy spider discovered in Asia after 104 years!

<p> <strong>It is indeed a proud moment for Thailand as for the first time in 104 years a new genus…

3 years ago
Scientists solve the mystery of how spider gangs plan attacksScientists solve the mystery of how spider gangs plan attacks

Scientists solve the mystery of how spider gangs plan attacks

<p> <strong>It is amazing to see spiders attack their prey in packs but it has always intrigued scientists as to…

3 years ago

Why Cooler temperatures turned ancient sharks into gigantic creatures

<p> <strong>The monstrous creature – Otodus megalodon – in 2018’s superhit sci-fi thriller “The Meg” remains etched in the memory…

3 years ago

Poisonous false widow spiders trap and feed on England’s protected bats

<p> <strong>Stories of Invasive species adversely affecting local flora and fauna are innumerable and the latest in this list is…

3 years ago

Madhya Pradesh farmers help reunite stranded bear cub with mother and forest

<p> <strong>Prompt action on the part of the local farmers near Chiklod forest range in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district saved…

3 years ago

Beware of the snake’s hiss, the reptile means business

<p> <strong>Their mere presence is scary enough and when the snakes hiss it sends a chill down the spine of…

3 years ago

Maharashtra farmer’s prompt action saves leopard from 70-feet-deep well

<p> <strong>In a two-hour-long operation, a female leopard was rescued from a 70-feet-deep well which was uncovered in Maharashtra’s Otur…

3 years ago

Elephant seals show stunning navigation skills – can return home even after traveling thousands of kilometres

<p> <strong>Even with Global Position System, elaborate maps and precise calculation of distance and speed, many are still unable to…

3 years ago