PETS & ANIMALS NEWS

Why Indian crows are among the world’s most intelligent birds

December 24, 2025 07:29 IST

Crows are widely recognised for their advanced problem-solving skills, strong memory, and remarkable adaptability.

The frilled shark is a deep-sea predator that hasn’t changed in 80 million years

Meet the frilled shark, a ‘living fossil’ species that hasn’t changed in over 80 million years

December 22, 2025 10:28 IST

Scientists say this shark has hardly changed since it first appeared millions of years ago. That’s why they’re so fascinated by it.

3 Arctic animals that disappear into the snow like a pro

December 21, 2025 13:30 IST

In a land of ice and white horizons, survival depends on the ability to disappear into the snow.

Spiders (allegedly) keep this animal as a glowing prisoner to draw more prey to their webs

December 20, 2025 13:26 IST

Some nocturnal spiders capture glowing fireflies and keep them alive in their webs to lure in more prey.

5 expert thieves of the animal kingdom

December 19, 2025 11:36 IST

Stealing allows animals to save energy, avoid injury, and maximise food intake.

Why an octopus doesn’t die even after its heart stops beating

December 18, 2025 12:30 IST

With blue blood and three hearts, the octopus has one of the most unusual circulatory systems in the animal kingdom.

21-million-year-old sea cow species discovered in Qatar’s ‘Dugong Cemetery’

December 17, 2025 12:30 IST

Scientists have discovered the bones of a previously unknown sea cow species in the Qatarian desert's Al Maszhabiya region.

Discover the animals with the deadliest bite forces on Earth

9 animals with the deadliest bite (one of them is a vegetarian!)

December 16, 2025 11:30 IST

Let’s take a look at nature’s most powerful jaws and the science behind them

Discover the African crested (maned) rat—a unique rodent that coats itself in poison to deter predators.

This rat’s poison can kill an elephant

December 15, 2025 13:31 IST

It’s the only known mammal that acquires poison from a plant for defence

Did you know that Ladakh is home to over 400 snow leopards?

December 16, 2025 10:17 IST

According to official data, about 718 snow leopards live in India.

Diamond rings can wait, penguins prefer ‘pebble proposals’

December 13, 2025 17:24 IST

Penguins have charmed the internet with the idea of pebble proposals, and there’s real science behind the sweetness.

Expert explains why traditional dog collars can ‘block their oxygen supply’

December 13, 2025 15:00 IST

Traditional neck collars may seem harmless, but experts say repeated pulling can restrict your pet's oxygen passage.

Vet expert Dr. Udaya Kumar Shetty explains the real reasons behind this quirky canine behavior

Why dogs circle before pooping

December 11, 2025 11:30 IST

According to Dr Udaya Kumar Shetty, Chief Veterinary Officer in Udupi, “Dogs circling before pooping is a common behaviour that's often observed,” and there are several possible reasons behind it

Forget tadpoles, newly discovered toads take a shortcut and birth live ‘toadlets’

December 10, 2025 13:26 IST

The discovery not only adds to our understanding of amphibians but also highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on.

China’s first ‘pet cat’ was this ferocious feline

December 9, 2025 16:26 IST

The contemporary house cats (Felis catus) in China came into the picture much later

Meet Lilibet, the cat who lives in a 5 star hotel, wears gold jewellery and eats caviar

December 7, 2025 15:01 IST

Wearing a handcrafted gold collar with the hotel's sigil around her neck, Lilibet runs around the lobby, chasing mice and greeting guests to entertain herself all day.

What’s on your pet’s favourite playlist?

December 6, 2025 13:29 IST

Many musicians have started composing tunes specifically for certain species, adjusting tempo and pitch to match their hearing and natural rhythms.

The mystery of how anacondas became giant 12 million years ago and never needed to grow again

December 5, 2025 20:30 IST

The new study confirms that the evolutionary stability shown by anaconda is extremely rare

A 750-year-old sandal found in a vulture nest; all you need to know about this medieval time capsule in Spain

December 4, 2025 19:30 IST

Scientists found a 700-year-old sandal and other medieval objects preserved in bearded vulture nests, which act like natural time capsules in Spain’s mountain caves.