Category: Wildlife

Magnitude 9 quake can hit Bangladesh, India: Scientists

New York, July 12 (IANS) Bangladesh and its neighbourhood including India may be hit by a huge earthquake - although…

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Monkeys may have taught us how to crack cashew nuts

London, July 12 (IANS) Humans might have learned how to eat cashew by observing Brazilian capuchin monkeys cracking the tough…

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Dinosaurs mumbled with closed mouths

New York, July 12 (IANS) It is likely that some dinosaurs mumbled or cooed with closed mouths, according to a…

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International experts to study health effects of wood smoke

Wellington, July 12 (IANS) Pollution experts from around the world will gather in New Zealand later this month to study…

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Snakes being ruthlessly killed in Karachi zoo

Islamabad, July 12 (IANS) Around 100 snakes have been ruthlessly killed as part of a so-called magic show at the…

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How India’s concretising cities are becoming heat islands

By Max Martin The monsoon has currently dissipated intense heat across India’s growing cities, but temperatures are rising and will…

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This new orchid species’ flower looks like a devil’s head

London, July 12 (IANS) The colourful and often fragrant flowers of orchids are highly valued for their beauty but researchers…

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Fresh monsoon rains in Himachal after dry spell

Shimla, July 12 (IANS) After a six-day dry spell, the hills of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday experienced fresh rains with…

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Rainy Tuesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) After a week long spell of hot and humid weather, Delhiites enjoyed a rainy morning…

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‘Kangaroos cause more road accidents in Australia’

Canberra, July 12 (IANS) Australia's most iconic native animal, the kangaroo, causes more road accidents in the nation than all…

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Corporate funding to solar sector dips to $1.7 bn in April-June

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Global consulting firm Mercom Capital Group on Monday said total corporate funding, including venture capital funding,…

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Over 25 lakh saplings planted in Hyderabad in a single day

Hyderabad, July 11 (IANS) Over 25 lakh saplings were planted in and around Hyderabad on Monday under a massive drive…

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Massive tree plantation drive in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, July 11 (IANS) A massive tree plantation drive was launched here on Monday with all the government agencies including…

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Emami to launch more weather-agnostic products

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) FMCG major Emami Ltd will launch more weather-agnostic products to protect itself from the effects of…

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Nepal-China border point opening delayed by floods

Kathmandu, July 11 (IANS) Opening Zhangmu-Tatopani border point between China and Nepal could be further delayed due to swollen Bhotekoshi…

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UP plants 5 crore saplings in a single day

Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh on Monday sought to create a world record by planting five crore saplings at…

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Goats too can become man’s best friend, says study

London, July 11 (IANS) Not just dogs, but goats too have the capacity to communicate with humans as well as…

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Northeast India receives deficient monsoon rains

Agartala, July 11 (IANS) Except Mizoram and Sikkim, most parts of northeast India have so far experienced deficient monsoon rains,…

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Pachauri gets bail, allowed to go abroad for a month

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A court here on Monday granted bail to environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, who has been accused…

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Two strong quakes hit Ecuador

Quito, July 11 (IANS) Two strong earthquakes struck Ecuador'S northwestern coast on Sunday night, officials said. The first quake measuring…

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