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Expert explains why traditional dog collars can ‘block their oxygen supply’

December 13, 2025 15:00 IST

Traditional neck collars may seem harmless, but experts say repeated pulling can restrict your pet's oxygen passage.

Vet expert Dr. Udaya Kumar Shetty explains the real reasons behind this quirky canine behavior

Why dogs circle before pooping

December 11, 2025 11:30 IST

According to Dr Udaya Kumar Shetty, Chief Veterinary Officer in Udupi, “Dogs circling before pooping is a common behaviour that's often observed,” and there are several possible reasons behind it

frog

Forget tadpoles, newly discovered toads take a shortcut and birth live ‘toadlets’

December 10, 2025 13:26 IST

The discovery not only adds to our understanding of amphibians but also highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on.

cat

China’s first ‘pet cat’ was this ferocious feline

December 9, 2025 16:26 IST

The contemporary house cats (Felis catus) in China came into the picture much later

Lilibet the cat

Meet Lilibet, the cat who lives in a 5 star hotel, wears gold jewellery and eats caviar

December 7, 2025 15:01 IST

Wearing a handcrafted gold collar with the hotel's sigil around her neck, Lilibet runs around the lobby, chasing mice and greeting guests to entertain herself all day.

music

What’s on your pet’s favourite playlist?

December 6, 2025 13:29 IST

Many musicians have started composing tunes specifically for certain species, adjusting tempo and pitch to match their hearing and natural rhythms.

anaconda

The mystery of how anacondas became giant 12 million years ago and never needed to grow again

December 5, 2025 20:30 IST

The new study confirms that the evolutionary stability shown by anaconda is extremely rare

vulture

A 750-year-old sandal found in a vulture nest; all you need to know about this medieval time capsule in Spain

December 4, 2025 19:30 IST

Scientists found a 700-year-old sandal and other medieval objects preserved in bearded vulture nests, which act like natural time capsules in Spain’s mountain caves.

ant

This species invades other colonies by making the community kill their ‘mother’

December 3, 2025 15:29 IST

An ant queen doesn't just steal a colony; she convinces thousands of workers to murder their own mother to make her their ruler.

animals

Red panda, guinea pigs, and other animals with totally misleading names

December 2, 2025 12:30 IST

How many of these animals surprised you with their names?

Discover the deadliest insects in the world

9 of the deadliest insects in the world

December 1, 2025 16:25 IST

These insects may be small, but they punch well above their weight in terms of danger

bird

Six rare purple birds found in India

November 30, 2025 10:27 IST

India offers some incredible spots to see rare purple-feathered birds in the wild.

racoon

Could raccoons be America’s next favourite pet?

November 29, 2025 10:30 IST

Racoons are becoming increasingly comfortable in co-existing with humans.

Gramma

Tortoise Gramma, who lived for 141 years, dies; here’s the secret behind her exceptional lifespan

November 28, 2025 10:30 IST

Gramma, the beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise, was brought to San Diego Zoo around 1928

polar bear

How polar bears, unknowingly, act as generous food distributors of the Arctic

November 27, 2025 13:26 IST

Meat leftovers of polar bears are feasted upon by other animals such as Arctic foxes, gulls, ravens, and even other bears.

migratory birds

Six migratory birds to look for in India this winter

November 26, 2025 13:30 IST

These seasonal visitors bring colour and life to the country’s wetlands, coasts, and forests

koala

How koalas deal with romantic rejection: sleep, not sulk

November 25, 2025 14:29 IST

But what really makes the adorable koalas retreat from the world?

In 2023, scientists stumbled upon an active underwater volcano off the coast of British Columbia — and with it, an extraordinary Pacific white skate nursery hidden in the deep sea.

There’s an ancient underwater volcano in Canada; what’s more shocking is the animal that laid thousands of eggs inside

November 24, 2025 18:30 IST

The summit of the volcano could have held 100,000 eggs — possibly even more

dog

Samantha vs Tika: Who’s the most fashionable dog on the internet right now?

November 23, 2025 20:30 IST

From "Why she looks like Carrie Bradshaw?! to "DIVA," the comments section is filled with people gushing over Samantha's effortless elegance and charm.

Researchers discover toxic protein buildup in cats’ brains, drawing parallels with human Alzheimer’s

Did you know that cats can develop dementia, too? Researchers find striking similarities with Alzheimer’s in humans

November 22, 2025 12:30 IST

In the early stages of feline dementia, you might see subtle changes in your cat

Dr. Udaya Kumar Shetty explains this curious behavior and how to respond to it for a happier, healthier pup.

This is what it means when your dog gives you the side eye

November 21, 2025 10:30 IST

According to Dr Udaya Kumar Shetty, Chief Veterinary Officer in Udupi, “The infamous ‘side eye’ from dogs is a common canine behaviour that can be quite telling.”

Get to know beach worms

These worms on the beach can grow upto 300 cm long

November 20, 2025 16:55 IST

Beach worms—long, wriggly marine creatures—live just below the surface of the sand where the ocean kisses the shore

winter

From Snowy Owl to Siberian Crane: 5 animals you can spot only in winter

November 23, 2025 23:05 IST

Learn where and why these species appear only during the coldest month

Explore the extraordinary venom of the male platypus

This animal’s poison is so unique that science is yet to develop an anti-venom for it

November 19, 2025 10:45 IST

Platypus Venom Effects, Uses: Native to the rivers and freshwater creeks of eastern Australia, its venom is the lesser-known feature that sets the platypus apart from almost every other mammal on Earth.

Turtles vs Tortoises: Understanding the key differences in habitat, anatomy

Turtles vs tortoises: What is the difference?

November 17, 2025 12:30 IST

While both belong to the same scientific order (Testudines), they’ve evolved in unique ways depending on where they live and how they survive.

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