Before setting up your home aquarium, check each fish’s compatibility, hardiness, maintenance needs, tank size, and temperament.
Scientifically speaking, the term "tail" usually refers to a flexible extension of the backbone, so it’s inherently a vertebrate feature, containing bones and often linked to the spine.
A lot of people mix the two up, but they’re actually quite different, and knowing which one you’re dealing with can make a big difference, especially when it comes to keeping your home pest-free
These animals have adapted to so much. But now they need our help to survive something they can’t adapt to quickly enough: a rapidly changing climate.
Getting a dog is a commitment for the next 10 years or more. Thus, it is recommended that if you suffer from allergies, test out living with a dog first to see how you cope.
Each animal species has evolved unique eyesight adaptations that suit their survival needs. But just how far can these different animals actually see?
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
If you are on the lookout for a dog to adopt, arming yourself with information is key to ensure a smooth transition process.
India, blessed with both a vast coastline and rich freshwater systems, is home to a remarkable variety of turtle species
India’s wild landscapes are home to some of the world’s most fascinating and formidable spiders.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ants fight for their territory, and one display in “Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives” tracks the fighting.
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 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
According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall into this category
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.
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
Each of these feline predators brings a unique hunting arsenal shaped by evolution and habitat
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.
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
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.
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.



