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Turtles vs tortoises: What is the difference?
November 17, 2025 12:30 pm
While both belong to the same scientific order (Testudines), they’ve evolved in unique ways depending on where they live and how they survive.
Have you ever wondered why some animals like flamingos are so colourful?
November 15, 2025 12:30 pm
Flamingos owe their famous pink glow to a combination of things. Find out what they are
9 of the smartest animals in the world
November 14, 2025 12:30 pm
Their intelligence often plays a key role in their survival, whether it’s finding food, social bonding, or navigating a changing environment.
7 animals that can survive fire and even a potential nuclear blast (you can find two of them in your home)
November 13, 2025 6:36 pm
From creatures that seek out flames to microscopic beings that survive in space, these animals remind us just how extreme evolution can be
No, leopards and panthers are not at all different; we explain
November 12, 2025 12:30 pm
Here’s the surprising truth: a panther isn’t a separate species at all. Let us break it down for you.
Meet the animal that is known as one of the most invasive destructive species in the world
November 11, 2025 5:33 pm
Predators like quolls, goannas, snakes, and even crocodiles have suffered catastrophic population declines after ingesting them.
Meet the bird that literally stomps its prey -- including snakes -- to death
November 05, 2025 5:25 pm
As odd and awe-inspiring as this bird may be, one thing’s certain: you wouldn’t want to be a snake on the wrong side of this bird’s foot.
7 animals with the longest lifespan
November 04, 2025 11:32 am
These species have evolved to survive extreme environments and live far beyond what we typically associate with animal lifespans.
Meet 9 of the deadliest female animals in the world
November 03, 2025 1:25 pm
From tiny mosquitoes to big cats, here’s a look at some of the most formidable female animals on Earth.
This is the animal with the longest tail in the world, growing even longer than its body
November 01, 2025 6:37 pm
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.
ANIMALS PHOTOS
See how animals are beating the heat and staying cool
August 19, 2022 11:43 pm
As Europe sizzles in the worst-ever heatwave, this is how animals beat the heat with frozen treats
Best animal pictures of the year 2021
December 10, 2021 1:18 pm
These wildlife pictures will light up your day!
In pictures: The great British animal weigh-in
August 27, 2021 5:55 pm
The Zoo's keepers spend hours throughout the year recording the heights and weights of more than 20,000 animals in their care.
ANIMALS VIDEOS
Science Take | How geckos move across water
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
The Asian house gecko can move across water at great speed by using a half-running, half-swimming motion.
Science Take | How to give a spider an eye test
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Jumping spiders have excellent vision. To test it, scientists use a special machine of which there are only two in the world.
VIRAL: Video of tiger chasing tourists in Maharashtra goes viral
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
The video showing a tigress chasing a tourist vehicle in the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve( TATR) in Chandrapur district set alarm bells ringing in TATR administration. The road where it happened has been closed for safari rides.
NYT ScienceTake | The Science Behind a Frog’s Leap
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
A frog’s leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?
Do parrots understand economics? Well, kind of | NYT ScienceTake
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
At least four different species shows they can accurately assign value to food and tokens, swamping lower value items for higher value food.
NYT ScienceTake: What ducks hear underwater
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Scientists from the University of Delaware have created a hearing test for ducks. This is an important step. Watch here what they found.
On World Environment Day, a look at what countries are doing to promote tiger conservation
June 22, 2020 6:26 pm
In 2018, 12 countries agreed to work on tiger conservation. This is how they are doing. India, while doing well, must realise it is not the time to slowdown.
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