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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.

More than 42,000 species are at risk of extinction, with seven animals officially declared extinct in just the past six years.

7 animal, bird species that went extinct in the last 6 years

October 4, 2025 15:49 IST

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns that more than 42,000 species now face the threat of extinction.

‘Kaziranga welcomes an old guest’: Assam CM Himanta celebrates return of painted storks after 4 years

October 4, 2025 11:21 IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state's conservation efforts have paid off and the return of the painted stork proved it.

Wildlife populations are collapsing, with the Living Planet Report 2024 showing a 73% decline in vertebrates since 1970.

7 of the world’s most endangered species on the verge of extinction

October 3, 2025 18:27 IST

Rising global temperatures and deforestation are pushing wildlife closer to the edge. The IUCN Red list warns that over 47,000 species are on the verge of extinction.

Golden Lancehead are extremely venomous Pit Vipers. (Freepik)

These islands have the deadliest snakes on Earth

October 3, 2025 17:08 IST

Brazil's snake island is home to thousands of venomous snakes, especially to the critically endangered golden lancehead viper while China's Shedao island harbours more than 20,000 pit vipers.

10 of the slowest animals in the world

October 2, 2025 16:30 IST

These animals prove that being slow doesn’t mean being weak. In fact, their leisurely pace helps them survive, whether by avoiding predators, conserving energy, or blending into their surroundings

Discover the truth behind the animal known as the unicorn of the sea

Unicorns exist in real life too — in the ocean. Medieval Europe’s royals paid gajillions for their horns

October 1, 2025 14:31 IST

Back in medieval Europe, this animal's tusks were misleadingly sold as real unicorn horns. Royal families paid huge amounts of money for them, believing they had magical powers or could detect poison.

Explore the fascinating world of animals with the best eyesight

8 animals that have the best eyesight

September 30, 2025 11:30 IST

Whether it’s spotting prey from kilometres away or detecting light patterns invisible to us, the animal kingdom boasts some stunning visual talents. Let’s look at a few creatures renowned for having the best eyesight—according to science.

Discover the hairy frog (Trichobatrachus robustus), a bizarre amphibian from Africa that breaks its own bones

Meet the hairy ‘Wolverine’ frog that breaks its own bones to mate

September 29, 2025 15:30 IST

What makes this amphibian truly bizarre is its survival strategy: when threatened or in the mood to mate, it literally breaks its own bones to unleash sharp claws through its skin. Yes, you read that right.

Nine statues that honour loyal pets around the world

September 28, 2025 18:30 IST

A look at nine remarkable statues around the world that honour pets whose loyalty and love left a lasting legacy.

What to do after a monkey bite: First aid, rabies risk, and expert advice

September 27, 2025 16:30 IST

Any person bitten by a monkey needs immediate medical attention

Discover the species that care for and protect their young long after birth

Parenting isn’t just for humans; 8 animals that don’t abandon their young ones after giving birth

September 26, 2025 12:30 IST

From elephants to spiders, some species go above and beyond to protect, teach, and stay close to their little ones. Let’s take a look at a few animals known for being truly devoted parents.

Discover 10 incredible animals that can change their colour, from chameleons and cuttlefish to Arctic foxes and crab spiders. Learn how and why they shift shades!

Not just chameleons, these 8 animals can also change their colour

September 25, 2025 14:30 IST

Animals achieve colour changes through specialised cells in their skin. Nature has perfected the art of disguise, and these colour-changing animals prove just how extraordinary evolution can be

he South American bullet ant has the most painful sting in the animal kingdom.

Meet the animal with the most painful sting in the entire world, which people say feels like being shot

September 24, 2025 12:31 IST

Measuring up to 1.2 inches in length, bullet ants are large for ants, with reddish-black bodies and powerful mandibles

Some animals have evolved to become smaller over time

From sloths to birds, these 6 animals have been growing smaller over time; understand why

September 23, 2025 17:25 IST

Evolution doesn’t always mean “bigger is better.” Sometimes, being small is the smartest move

Mudskippers are extraordinary fish that use their fins to walk on land and breathe air (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

This fish uses its fin as feet to walk on land

September 22, 2025 11:30 IST

Unlike most fish, mudskippers have strong, muscular pectoral fins that they use almost like arms

Five times pets took the mayor’s seat and charmed the town

September 21, 2025 17:29 IST

In a world full of political drama, these furry and feathered mayors show us that sometimes, the best leaders don’t need a campaign, but a wag, a purr, and a cheerful cluck!