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The only animal known to hibernate and dream is this tiny Madagascar primate
August 09, 2026 12:30 pm
The fat-tailed dwarf lemur may not be the most famous animal in the world, but it has a unique ability that no other animal has shown so far
Not just anacondas: 7 of the Amazon rainforest’s most dangerous animals
August 07, 2026 12:30 pm
From stealthy predators to tiny venomous creatures, these Amazon rainforest animals are among the most dangerous inhabitants of the world's largest tropical forest.
Why the Nilgiri Tahr is thriving again in this corner of Kerala
August 06, 2026 12:30 pm
A thriving population of Nilgiri tahrs in Kerala's Varayattumudy highlights a simple conservation lesson: when habitats recover and human disturbance is minimised, wildlife has a better chance of bouncing back.
Meet the dragon snake: The rare reptile that looks straight out of a fantasy film
August 05, 2026 12:30 pm
What makes this snake so unique is the raised, bumpy scales running down its back
The ocean predators that survived every major extinction event
August 04, 2026 12:35 pm
These marine animals have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, outlived entire epochs, and swum beneath skies lit by stars that have long since burned out.
Meet orchid mantis, the predator that pretends to be a flower
August 03, 2026 12:28 pm
Females can grow quite large, around 6 to 7 cm (nearly 3 inches), while males remain shy and compact, around 2.5 cm.
Pygmy hippos make their own sunscreen—and it’s not what you think
August 02, 2026 12:35 pm
Their skin secretion works like an all-in-one survival kit: sunscreen, moisturiser and wound protection.
This tiny shrimp creates bubbles hotter than the sun's surface
August 01, 2026 11:00 am
The pistol shrimp isn't hotter than the Sun, but the tiny cavitation bubble created by its snapping claw briefly reaches extraordinary temperatures. Here's how.
From crows to tigers: Animals that appear to seek revenge
July 31, 2026 2:00 pm
These examples may not be calculated revenge in the human sense, but they certainly suggest animals remember wrongs and sometimes act on them.
From Vaquita to Kakapo: 7 wildlife species fighting for their future
July 30, 2026 5:54 pm
As biodiversity continues to decline, strengthening protected areas, curbing illegal wildlife trade, restoring habitats and addressing climate change remain essential to ensuring these remarkable animals have a future.
ANIMALS PHOTOS
International Cat Day: Cat breeds with unusual behaviours
August 08, 2026 11:06 am
August 8 is celebrated as International Cat Day. Here's everything you need to know about some cat breeds that had unusual behaviour.
International Owl Awareness Day: Six endangered owl species you may not know about
August 04, 2026 2:25 pm
This International Owl Awareness Day, discover six lesser-known owl species facing threats in the wild.
India's best-kept secret elephant sanctuaries
August 03, 2026 10:35 am
If you want to see wild elephants in the wild, these are the places to visit.
Unique animals found along the Malabar Coast
July 31, 2026 11:32 am
The Malabar Coast is home to a remarkable variety of unique animal species. Meet some of them.
Animals with the most bizarre sleeping habits
July 28, 2026 11:07 am
Discover animals with fascinating sleeping habits you may not have known existed.
Ant species you actually didn't know about
July 25, 2026 12:11 pm
These are some ant species you actually didn't know about.
If you love animated animals, don't miss these hidden gems
July 15, 2026 10:54 am
From heartwarming friendships to thrilling adventures, these underrated animated animal films deserve a spot on every movie lover's watchlist.
Welcome to the magical island inhabited only by wild horses
July 13, 2026 11:36 am
Explore the stunning island where some of the world’s most beautiful wild horses roam freely.
Animals found only in New Zealand
July 03, 2026 11:12 am
From kiwi to kākāpō—meet New Zealand's iconic animals.
Everything you didn't know about Capybaras
June 29, 2026 12:09 pm
Meet the gentle giants of the rodent world and uncover fun facts behind their growing popularity.
ANIMALS VIDEOS
Science Take | How geckos move across water
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
The Asian house gecko can move across water at great speed by using a half-running, half-swimming motion.
Science Take | How to give a spider an eye test
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Jumping spiders have excellent vision. To test it, scientists use a special machine of which there are only two in the world.
VIRAL: Video of tiger chasing tourists in Maharashtra goes viral
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
The video showing a tigress chasing a tourist vehicle in the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve( TATR) in Chandrapur district set alarm bells ringing in TATR administration. The road where it happened has been closed for safari rides.
NYT ScienceTake | The Science Behind a Frog’s Leap
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
A frog’s leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?
Do parrots understand economics? Well, kind of | NYT ScienceTake
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
At least four different species shows they can accurately assign value to food and tokens, swamping lower value items for higher value food.
NYT ScienceTake: What ducks hear underwater
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Scientists from the University of Delaware have created a hearing test for ducks. This is an important step. Watch here what they found.
On World Environment Day, a look at what countries are doing to promote tiger conservation
June 22, 2020 6:26 pm
In 2018, 12 countries agreed to work on tiger conservation. This is how they are doing. India, while doing well, must realise it is not the time to slowdown.
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