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Answered: Why the eyes of some animals glow at night
September 17, 2025 14:30 IST
Animals that are active at night or in low light (nocturnal and crepuscular animals) need to be able to see when it’s dark.
8 animals that are ‘living fossils’ with prehistoric roots (Hint: one of them was your favourite cartoon growing up)
September 16, 2025 12:26 IST
From the deep-sea coelacanth to the ancient nautilus, these creatures provide a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric life.
This lizard can shoot blood from its eyes (yes, you read it right)
September 15, 2025 12:30 IST
This reptile has developed a unique and startling defence mechanism: it can squirt blood from the corners of its eyes to deter predators.
This parrot-like bird is an excellent swimmer. All about ‘Atlantic Puffin’ and its quirks
September 14, 2025 10:58 IST
If you spot the colourful bird in winter, you will find the beak turning dull grey, while in spring, it is a vibrant orange.
Can pets get addicted to treats?
September 13, 2025 16:26 IST
Many pet treats are loaded with enticing flavours, preservatives, and additives, which can trigger behaviours in animals that resemble addiction.
From blowing bubbles to slapping the water: Here’s how crocodiles mate
September 12, 2025 12:30 IST
Crocodile mating takes place almost entirely in the water, and it usually begins with a gentle courtship display
Masters of deception: 9 animals that are experts at conning the creatures around them
September 11, 2025 13:30 IST
From birds that trick others into raising their young to spiders that perfume the air with false promises, nature is full of expert con artists
Meet the most dangerous octopus in the world whose poison can kill humans within minutes
September 10, 2025 15:35 IST
It’s easy to panic when you hear about a creature that can kill in minutes. But the truth is, the blue-ringed octopus doesn’t want to hurt humans.
Telescopefish: Meet the supervillain lurking in the deepest part of the ocean
September 9, 2025 14:30 IST
In the darkest depths of the ocean, the eerie and elusive telescope fish thrives with alien-like eyes, extendable jaws, and a stealthy ambush game straight out of sci-fi.
6 animals that could swallow a human whole
September 8, 2025 13:41 IST
Let’s take a closer look at the animals that could, and in some cases, have, swallowed humans whole
Reindeers in the Arctic region can get drunk on these mushrooms!
September 14, 2025 11:16 IST
Reindeers have often been reported to behave erratically after consuming the red mushrooms they specially hunt for.
Meet the fascinating monkey that turns blue when angry or excited
September 6, 2025 13:26 IST
The changes are more prominent in males, whose “blueness” is directly related to their testosterone levels.
6 animals that are found deep inside caves and nowhere else in the world
September 5, 2025 13:28 IST
Deep inside caves, a few extraordinary animals have made them their only home
How the ‘cactus killer’ bird turns its own droppings into food
September 4, 2025 18:30 IST
The bird essentially creates its own renewable food sources by depositing seeds that will mature into fruit-bearing plants.
Humans are not the only who grieve their dead, animals do it, too
September 3, 2025 15:27 IST
Grief, after all, might not just be a human burden, it could be a universal language of love and loss.
This 4000-kg animal can talk like humans
September 2, 2025 16:28 IST
If you've ever heard a bird say “hello” or a whale mimic its trainer’s voice, you know how eerie — and oddly delightful — it can be.
Meet the largest wasp in the world whose sting can actually kill a human
September 1, 2025 13:30 IST
Scientifically known as Vespa mandarinia, the Asian giant hornet is native to parts of Asia, including Japan, China, Thailand, and South Korea, as well as the Russian Far East
Spain closes beaches after invasion of ‘blue dragon’ sea slugs, but what makes them so venomous?
August 31, 2025 11:29 IST
The closure, confirmed by Guardamar del Segura Mayor José Luis Sáez, was announced as a precautionary measure to protect residents and tourists from the dangerous marine creatures
Many animals can actually see the magnetic fields of Earth, know all about them
August 30, 2025 11:30 IST
From the smallest bacteria to migratory birds and large mammals, it turns out that sensing the Earth’s magnetic field is far more common—and more diverse—than we ever imagined
7 dog breeds that are more prone to obesity and why
August 29, 2025 18:30 IST
According to Dr Kunal Dev Sharma, veterinary surgeon at MaxPetZ, New Delhi, several commonly owned breeds in India are genetically or behaviourally predisposed to overeating and obesity, often with severe health consequences.
A rare Jurassic-era fossil has been discovered in India; know all about it
August 28, 2025 13:29 IST
The fossil was found in Megha village, located within the vast and ancient Lathi Formation, a geological structure known to have supported life during the age of the dinosaurs
11 spine-chilling worms that will give you nightmares
August 27, 2025 11:30 IST
Some are downright terrifying, and a few might even make you sleep with the lights on
Hachiko, the Akita dog who waited 10 years for his deceased owner, remains Japan’s most moving symbol of loyalty
August 26, 2025 17:30 IST
Despite being relocated multiple times after Professor Ueno's death, Hachi never abandoned his mission.
In a cats vs snakes fighting match, you’ll be surprised to know who wins
August 25, 2025 14:27 IST
Cats are natural hunters, built for speed and precision. When a snake is on the scene, most cats don’t back down; they get very interested
Did you upset a crow recently? Science thinks it might have become your lifelong enemy
August 31, 2025 17:51 IST
Crows have a brain region similar to the amygdala in mammals, the part of the brain responsible for processing fear and emotions.
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