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Social media storm hits Rakul Preet Singh's viral Gir safari video; officials say, 'No rules were violated...she experienced a medical issue’
May 11, 2026 2:00 pm
"Our restricted zone begins only after the sanctuary entry point. No rules were violated. We have already clarified this through our official Twitter handle," the authorities stated.
8 animals that stay cool in the scorching summer heat
May 09, 2026 5:00 pm
While humans struggle in scorching temperatures, some animals are built to survive in the harshest summer conditions.
Eight rare animals you are unlikely to ever see in person
May 04, 2026 6:46 pm
Hidden in dense forests, icy mountains, and remote oceans, these animals have mastered the art of staying unseen.
The Pinocchio mystery: Why scientists were fooled by this chameleon
May 03, 2026 3:53 pm
The study suggests that these chameleons’ elongated snouts evolve surprisingly quickly, and are likely influenced by female mate choice.
How animals use fake eyes to intimidate their enemies
April 23, 2026 5:54 pm
Some animals don’t rely on strength or speed to survive. Instead, they use fake eye patterns called eyespots to confuse predators.
Why this spider feeds its babies 'milk'
April 21, 2026 2:00 pm
This spider's milk has roughly four times higher protein concentration than cow's milk, along with fats and sugars.
Meet the caterpillar that wears a suit of dead insects
April 20, 2026 5:23 pm
This unusual behaviour serves two key purposes.
The animal that eats its own brain: Strange life of the sea squirt
April 19, 2026 3:00 pm
Even after all this, the sea squirt isn’t completely without a nervous system.
Why snakes eat their own kind
April 16, 2026 5:12 pm
The research reports around 503 cases of reported cannibalism across 207 snake species.
Groundhog’s ‘existential crisis’ over friend's nail trim wins the Internet. Watch the video
April 16, 2026 1:22 pm
The video of the groundhogs has since taken over social media, with users calling for an Oscar for the second one.
ANIMALS PHOTOS
World Donkey Day Special: Meet the intelligent animal often overlooked
May 08, 2026 12:42 pm
On World Donkey Day, observed May 8 annually, here are some fascinating facts about these stubborn yet affectionate animals.
The clingiest animals in the world
May 04, 2026 1:19 pm
Animals like koalas cling to their mothers for protection and warmth until they are strong enough to climb on their own.
International Leopard Day: These facts about the fastest animal will surprise you
May 03, 2026 11:43 am
May 3 is celebrated as International Leopard Day to spread awareness about one of the fastest species to exist in the wild. Here's some trivia about the fast predators.
Animals that change colour (and why they do it)
April 15, 2026 10:07 am
Colour-shifting isn't magic; it’s a high-speed biological process usually controlled by specialized cells or light-reflecting structures.
Where to find horses in their natural habitat
March 30, 2026 9:39 am
From the windswept coastal dunes of France to the rugged plains of Mongolia, the sight of a horse running free remains one of nature’s most stirring spectacles.
6 animals that never need to drink water
March 19, 2026 2:55 pm
Here are six animals that have evolved to live almost entirely without drinking free-standing water.
Why deep sleep is a luxury some species can’t afford
March 18, 2026 6:31 pm
Recent studies have shown that some animals, like the Chinstrap penguin, never enter long periods of sleep. Instead, they take thousands of microsleeps per day.
Nature’s top 6 crab hotspots
March 17, 2026 10:55 am
One of the most fascinating aspects of crab biology is ecdysis, or molting. Because crabs have a hard exoskeleton, they cannot grow continuously.
Six animals with extraordinary communication skills
March 09, 2026 12:51 pm
These are some rare animals with unique communication behaviours. Let's look at them.
Unusual shark species you didn’t know existed
March 04, 2026 12:38 pm
The ocean is home to over 500 species of sharks, and some look more like aliens than apex predators.
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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