PETS & ANIMALS NEWS

From queens ruling their colonies for decades to beetles that can survive for years in harsh environments, the insect kingdom has its fair share of longevity champions.

From termite queens to splendour beetles, five insects that can live for decades

January 6, 2026 15:03 IST

These insect species prove longevity isn’t just for larger animals

Explore Pipestone Creek bone bed in Alberta—home to tens of thousands of Pachyrhinosaurus fossils.

Visit the ‘dinosaur graveyard,’ home to almost 10,000 preserved fossils

January 5, 2026 12:00 IST

Just 19 km from the site, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley hosts fossil tours, digs, and even public excavations at Pipestone Creek.

7 animal species that punish rule-breakers

January 4, 2026 15:00 IST

How many of these rule breakers did you know about?

4 animals that defy ageing

January 3, 2026 16:57 IST

Meet the creatures that defy ageing in the wild.

Horses sleep standing up thanks to a unique "stay apparatus"—locking legs that enable quick escape from predators—while lying down only briefly for deep REM sleep.

The secret behind why horses sleep on their feet

January 2, 2026 21:00 IST

Learn how this unique survival trick, powered by a locking leg system called the “stay apparatus,” helps keep horses safe from predators.

Praying Mantis representing one of the animals that die while mating

Why some animals mate only to die: Vet explains the evolutionary logic behind fatal reproduction

January 1, 2026 21:00 IST

In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or soon after reproduction. Expert explains how evolution favours these extreme, high-risk mating strategies.

Meet Wallace’s Giant Bee, the world’s largest bee known as the “flying bulldog.

Meet the largest bee in the world, called ‘the flying bulldog’

January 3, 2026 07:00 IST

Discovered more than 160 years ago by British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, the bee vanished from view for decades, eluding scientists and explorers alike

Think T. rex or Megalodon had the sharpest teeth? Think again

Not T-rex, but these animals had the sharpest teeth on Earth

December 30, 2025 14:30 IST

Surprisingly, that honour goes to a tiny, almost eel-like creature that lived long before either of those beasts, known as the conodont.

Yearender 2025: Pet influencers steal spotlight and hearts this year

January 2, 2026 11:00 IST

In the race to create content, pet parents reiterate the importance of prioritising their pet's health, wellness and safety.

5 human foods that can be highly toxic for your cat

January 1, 2026 11:25 IST

Nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans contain high levels of fats and oils. These excessive fats can cause diarrhea, vomiting and even pancreatitis in cats.

Why keeping a goldfish on your office desk is ‘not recommended,’ according to a veterinarian

December 27, 2025 15:25 IST

While the idea seems appealing, goldfish are high-maintenance pets ill-suited to most office environments.

Not just humans: 3 animals known to get drunk in the wild

December 26, 2025 11:30 IST

Fermented fruit, stolen rum and accidental intoxication — alcohol isn’t just a human habit.

These ponies in England now have cool GPS collars to track their location real time

December 25, 2025 18:30 IST

The collars send location data to staff of National Trust, United Kingdom, allowing them to monitor the ponies’ movements.

Wake up to your cat staring at you? A vet explains the ‘eerie’ nighttime habit

December 24, 2025 13:30 IST

Cats have a reputation for many mysterious behaviours, and one of the most common questions among pet parents is: Why does my cat stare at me while I sleep?