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An expert-approved step-by-step guide to get rid of bed bugs or khatmal

June 16, 2025 13:09 IST

An expert at hiding in small spaces, spotting bed bugs requires close inspection and a sharp eye — particularly when it comes to your sleeping areas.

The world’s biggest bird, which can weigh as much as 150 kilos, doesn’t even fly

June 12, 2025 14:30 IST

Even though they have wings, they’re far too big to lift off the ground.

Expert-approved tips to get rid of centipede or kaankhajura

June 11, 2025 17:25 IST

If you find these tiny creatures scurrying past you, or too many of them huddled in a corner in your home, chances are you have a centipede infestation on your hands.

‘Paw’sitive changes: Are more workplaces becoming pet and stray-friendly?

June 10, 2025 15:26 IST

From golden retrievers to indie strays and sleepy cats to curious pups, more Indian offices are opening their doors, and hearts, to furry companions.

Some animals pretend to be dead to survive, hunt, or even find love

Meet the animal that plays dead to find love

June 9, 2025 12:30 IST

Playing dead works because many predators prefer fresh, moving prey. A motionless animal might be seen as sick, dead, or just not worth the trouble. In other cases, it’s about tricking someone—like a mate or a meal.

Discover how flying snakes glide through the air using only their bodies

Know about the snakes that can ‘fly’

June 8, 2025 19:30 IST

These snakes don’t actually have wings to soar like birds in the sky. This is how they do the 'flying'

Did you know some birds are ‘vegetarian’? Here are 5 you can spot in India and what they eat

June 7, 2025 12:28 IST

From fruit to nectar to leaves, these herbivorous birds have adapted to thrive on plants in surprising ways.

Foolproof tips to remove beehive at home safely

June 11, 2025 10:19 IST

If its honeybees, do not kill but call a beekeeper. They are crucial pollinators.

Discover the official animals of India’s Union Territories,

Can you guess the official state animal of Jammu and Kashmir? (see the list of other state animals here)

June 6, 2025 12:18 IST

Here’s a list of the official animals of India’s Union Territories and their significance.

Indie dogs have been around since…

June 4, 2025 17:27 IST

Indie dogs also have a genetic pool supporting the weather in India, so they do well in summers

The grand finale of this biological horror show occurs when a fungal stalk erupts from the dead ant's head

The mystery of ‘zombie ants’: How a mind-controlling fungus hijacks nature

June 3, 2025 18:04 IST

The infected ant abandons its normal behaviour and colony responsibilities, entering what scientists call the ‘zombie phase.’

Saltwater crocodiles are the longest crocs on Earth — some grow over 20 feet long

Meet the largest crocodiles in the world that have been around since the age of dinosaurs

June 3, 2025 08:55 IST

According to experts at the Australian Museum and National Geographic, these crocs grow slowly over their whole lives — so the older they get, the bigger they become

Why does my puppy chew on everything? A veterinarian explains the teething phase

June 1, 2025 14:30 IST

Have you ever wondered why your otherwise loving and sensitive furry friend would brutally take to the furniture? While the reasons are diverse, young puppies often display this behavior to help themselves in the teething phase.

chameleons change colour for thermoregulation

7 creatures that change colour; here’s why they do it

May 31, 2025 13:30 IST

From camouflage and communication to temperature control and mating displays, these animals transform for survival and style.

The praying mantis can fall victim to a creepy parasite called the horsehair worm, which takes control of its brain and forces it to dive into water. Here’s how it works.

This parasite forces its host to die!

June 4, 2025 15:26 IST

This kind of gene-stealing, brain-hacking behaviour is extremely rare in the animal kingdom. It’s more common in bacteria, but to see a worm doing it to a mantis is something scientists are still trying to fully understand

Some animals hibernate not in winter but in summer! This process, called aestivation, helps species like lungfish, desert tortoises, and frogs survive extreme heat and drought. Learn why animals estivate, how it works, and which creatures rely on this survival strategy.

8 animals that ‘hibernate’ in the summer

May 29, 2025 14:26 IST

While winter hibernation is widely known, summer hibernation (estivation) is just as fascinating and vital for survival in extreme environments.

Effective tips to protect your home from snakes during stormy weather

May 28, 2025 17:27 IST

Altogether, a mix of cleanliness, physical barriers, and awareness can go a long way in keeping your home safe from slithering snakes during stormy weather.