pets and animals

5 animals that are more metal than your favourite band

February 10, 2026 6:28 pm

Nature doesn’t need leather jackets or screaming guitars to be metal—sometimes, it just needs claws, venom, regeneration and an utter disregard for death.

Humans as guests: 5 unique islands ruled by animals

February 09, 2026 5:24 pm

On these islands, humans are visitors—and animals run the show.

Bubble nest to hanging city: 5 weirdest animal homes found in nature

February 08, 2026 1:07 am

While humans obsess over architecture and interior design, animals have been quietly building some of the most bizarre homes in nature.

This is what happens to your pet’s hormones after sterilisation, beyond reproduction

February 05, 2026 3:00 pm

Spaying or neutering doesn’t just prevent pregnancy. From metabolism and weight gain to behaviour and long-term health, a vet explains how hormonal shifts after sterilisation quietly reshape a pet’s body.

How your pet’s gut health affects behaviour and aggression

January 22, 2026 4:58 pm

Sudden irritability, anxiety, or aggression in pets isn’t always a training issue. A veterinarian explains how gut health and the gut-brain axis can quietly influence mood, stress, and behaviour in animals.

Yes, its true: the polar bear's fur is not actually white

January 17, 2026 2:00 pm

Polar bears were listed as a threatened species in the US under the Endangered Species Act in May 2008.

Kim Kardashian recalls one of her early job experiences -- dog walking for Madonna

January 11, 2026 2:26 pm

"I would walk her dog, when I was 8 years old and she would pay me in..remember those jelly neon rubber bracelets? She paid me in those," recalled Kardashian.

Why dogs often choose to sleep near doors instead of their beds

January 08, 2026 6:00 pm

Many dogs ignore cosy beds and sleep near doors or entryways instead. A veterinarian explains how instinct, alertness, and anxiety shape this behaviour, and when pet parents should step in.

From termite queens to splendour beetles, five insects that can live for decades

January 06, 2026 3:03 pm

These insect species prove longevity isn’t just for larger animals

Why some animals mate only to die: Vet explains the evolutionary logic behind fatal reproduction

January 01, 2026 5:23 pm

In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or soon after reproduction. Expert explains how evolution favours these extreme, high-risk mating strategies.

Aloka The Peace Dog: Meet the Indian stray Dog on the 'Walk of Peace'

January 13, 2026 9:48 am

Here's everything you need to know about the dog that went viral on social media for his walk for peace with Buddhist monks around the world.

Pet Fed, India's biggest pet carnival, returns to Mumbai after three-year gap; see pics

January 29, 2023 12:32 pm

After a gap of three years, Pet Fed, an annual pet carnival, is back at Mumbai.

Some Argentines turn to unusual pandemic pets for comfort

October 04, 2021 2:43 pm

Millions of people have found solace during the pandemic in cuddling a dog or cat. For a few, comfort comes in other forms — those of a horse or a pig, perhaps a possum-like sugar glider or even a tarantula

15 'pawdorable' dog breeds from around the world

December 23, 2019 12:43 pm

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.