PETS & ANIMALS NEWS

Meet the most expensive aquarium fish that costs over a whopping 3 crores

October 27, 2025 12:30 IST

Here's all you need to know about this prized creature, followed by a look at a few other costly fish that aquarists and fish enthusiasts dream of owning

Here are 6 dog breeds that are easiest to train

October 26, 2025 13:29 IST

If you are on the lookout for a dog to adopt, arming yourself with information is key to ensure a smooth transition process.

7 unique turtle species found in India

October 25, 2025 14:28 IST

India, blessed with both a vast coastline and rich freshwater systems, is home to a remarkable variety of turtle species

The 7 largest spider species found in India

October 24, 2025 19:30 IST

India’s wild landscapes are home to some of the world’s most fascinating and formidable spiders.

If you’re picturing plush safaris and Instagrammable lodges, think again. Mahuadanr is raw—this is wildlife tourism the way it was before luxury tents and curated forest experiences

Take a tour of the first — and only — wildlife sanctuary for Indian wolves

October 23, 2025 12:30 IST

If you're someone who loves the road less travelled—or just wants to witness a rare chapter of Indian wildlife history—Mahuadanr might be worth putting on your list.

Pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys in the world

The smallest monkey species in the world weighs just over 100 grams

October 22, 2025 15:28 IST

As with other marmosets, only one female breeds, and they usually give birth to twins - with each weighing around half an ounce. The whole family pitches in with childcare.

Can animals be left or right-handed like humans?

October 21, 2025 17:28 IST

Studies on primates like chimpanzees, our closest relatives, reveal that they too have dominant hands when it comes to tasks like using tools or picking up food.

From sperm whales to bellbirds, discover the loudest animals in the world

The loudest animal on Earth is much more louder than a jet engine at close range

October 20, 2025 11:30 IST

Whether it’s a bird trying to impress a mate, a shrimp stunning its next meal, or a whale calling across the ocean, each creature uses sound in its own extraordinary way

There are many more ants than you will ever see crawling around your apartment or yard.

What does an ant smell like?

October 19, 2025 21:30 IST

Ants fight for their territory, and one display in “Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives” tracks the fighting.

Discover how the Indian cicada, Platypleura capitata, begins its dawn chorus with remarkable precision

Every day, this Indian animal starts singing exactly when the Sun is 3.8 degrees below horizon

October 18, 2025 10:30 IST

Within roughly one minute, the entire chorus goes from soft emergence to a full symphony, showing a level of synchronisation that’s nothing short of astounding.

The Arctic Tern is a small seabird with the longest migration in the animal kingdom

Meet the bird, lighter than a bar of chocolate, that covers twice the distance of Earth as it migrates

October 17, 2025 16:29 IST

The bird nests in the Arctic during summer, when the sun never really sets, and flies all the way to the Antarctic to enjoy the southern summer

Learn how large constrictors, bites, and hygiene risks can pose a threat—even without venom

Can a non-venomous snake be dangerous to humans?

October 16, 2025 19:30 IST

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall into this category

Know all about the lizard shark that lived alongside dinosaurs

October 15, 2025 11:30 IST

This species belongs to one of the most ancient branches of the shark lineage. It dates back around 80 million years, making it a true survivor from the time when dinosaurs dominated land.

Discover the African black-footed cat (Felis nigripes),

This cute cat is actually a hunting machine; know all about it

October 14, 2025 13:30 IST

Black-footed cats are nocturnal, secretive, and live in pretty remote places. Unlike lions that roam open plains by day, these little predators are more like ghost cats—hard to see, even harder to study

Discover how these big cats compare in strength, hunting styles, and real encounters.

Tigers vs leopards vs lions: Here’s who would likely win a fight between the three majestic cats

October 13, 2025 14:30 IST

Each of these feline predators brings a unique hunting arsenal shaped by evolution and habitat

Meet the snake that pretends to be an insect to catch prey

October 11, 2025 11:38 IST

Although locals had long spoken about a snake with a “spider tail,” scientists only formally described the species in 2006 after studying museum specimens and eventually finding living snakes in Iran’s Zagros Mountains.

Discover the Pacific Barreleye, the deep-sea fish with a transparent head and tubular eyes, and learn how it survives in the dark ocean depths. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

This deep-sea creature has a see-through head

October 10, 2025 14:31 IST

The most striking feature of the Pacific Barreleye is, without doubt, its transparent, fluid-filled head. Through this clear shield, you can actually see its bright green, tubular eyes pointing upward

Brazil’s forbidden island home to thousands of endangered golden lancehead vipers (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

On this Snake Island, over 4,000 vipers live

October 9, 2025 17:26 IST

The island is more a vital ecological haven than a scary story. Its snakes are listed as Critically Endangered, and their venom holds promise for medical research, including potential treatments for heart disease and hypertension drug development.

These laws aim to protect wildlife and prevent illegal animal trade.

7 animals you can’t keep as pets at home

October 8, 2025 20:40 IST

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, several wild and exotic species such as tigers, blackbucks, elephants, snakes, and red pandas cannot be kept as pets.

Discover the incredible wildlife of the Himalayas! From snow leopards and red pandas to blue sheep and Himalayan monals, explore the top 10 animals you can spot in the world’s highest mountains.

10 fascinating animals you might encounter on your trip to the Himalayan region

October 8, 2025 13:28 IST

Spanning India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Pakistan, the region is home to some of the most elusive and majestic wildlife species

Are sharks older than dinosaurs? Discover how these ancient marine predators have outlived dinosaurs by millions of years, surviving mass extinctions and evolving into the apex predators we know today.

Did you know: Sharks are older than dinosaurs

October 7, 2025 16:25 IST

Unlike dinosaurs, which disappeared around 66 million years ago due to a mass extinction event, sharks have survived multiple global catastrophes

Discover the bush dog, the smallest pack canine in the world and one of the rarest and most elusive animals.

Meet one of the rarest and most elusive animals on Earth that even scientists don’t know much about it

October 6, 2025 14:27 IST

Even scientists don’t know as much as they’d like because these elusive animals tend to stay out of sight, living in remote, dense forests that are tough to explore

Getting paid to cuddle pandas? Only in China

October 12, 2025 07:42 IST

Pandas may look playful, but in captivity they often prefer solitude. That’s why China’s Chengdu Research Base hires professional panda cuddlers—humans who provide warmth, play, and care.

Michigan’s John Ball Zoo welcomed its first-ever pygmy hippo, ‘Hugo,’ marking a milestone for the endangered species.

What are pygmy hippos and where to find one

October 4, 2025 17:15 IST

A baby pygmy hippopotamus named ‘Hugo’ has made history as the first of its kind born at Michigan’s John Ball Zoo. Native to West Africa, pygmy hippos are rare, forest-dwelling herbivores with fewer than 2,500 individuals left in the wild, primarily found in Liberia and Guinea.