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Discover how elephants, dogs, birds, and even toads react to earthquakes, storms, and volcanic eruptions before they occur.

These animals can sense natural disasters before humans

August 11, 2025 17:29 IST

From dogs barking uncontrollably to birds flying off in unusual patterns, animals seem to pick up on subtle environmental changes that humans often miss. Here are 6 animals that seem to have a “sixth sense”

Pest control expert shares how to get rid of wasps and bugs hovering over your plants

August 10, 2025 14:30 IST

Plant bugs occur throughout the world and are soft-bodied and small, less than 10 mm (0.4 inch) long, and are easily identified by their four-segmented antennae and their beak.

Effective ways to get rid of tiddas or grasshoppers from your home and garden

August 9, 2025 14:30 IST

Grasshoppers usually stay alone or in small numbers, but locusts show up in large groups and can destroy plants really fast.

Discover why the box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) is one of the deadliest creatures in the ocean

One of the world’s most venomous creatures, this animal’s poison can stop a human heart within minutes

August 8, 2025 15:31 IST

The box jellyfish may be small and nearly invisible, but its venom has a staggering capacity for harm

Learn why keeping a caracal—a wild Indian cat—as a pet is dangerous, illegal, and harmful to both humans and conservation efforts.

Why keeping this wild Indian cat as a pet is a very bad idea

August 7, 2025 12:30 IST

Lately, there’s been growing interest online in keeping caracals as exotic pets. Their unique look and wild elegance might seem appealing, but the truth is: caracals are not meant to be pets, and owning one comes with serious consequences

Stingrays are far more than their reputation suggests

Meet the fish that can grow bigger than your double bed

August 6, 2025 14:25 IST

Stingrays are not naturally aggressive and generally only sting in self-defence, usually when accidentally stepped on in shallow waters

Discover the incredible peregrine falcon—nature’s fastest bird and the planet’s fastest animal

Forget the Cheetah, this is actually the fastest animal in the world

August 5, 2025 13:31 IST

This bird falls faster than a skydiver in free fall and easily outruns most jet-era aircraft at low altitudes

When birds land on power lines, why don't they experience the same outcome as humans?

Why birds don’t get electrocuted on wires

August 4, 2025 12:30 IST

The answer is found in the intriguing interaction between physics and biology.

Did you know, animals can also exhibit same sex behaviour?

August 3, 2025 10:27 IST

According to BBC Wildlife Magazine, terms like 'gay' or 'heterosexual’ may not be the best to use when describing sexual behaviours in animals.

The Northern White Rhino might be the face of extinction, but it shares this haunting stage with many others.

Meet the rarest animal in the world — with only two of them still alive

August 1, 2025 11:30 IST

Each of these species, whether living in remote forests, oceans, or surviving under armed guard, tells a story of a planet on edge.

What attracts pests to your home without you realising it?

5 ways you may be unknowingly welcoming pests into your house

August 1, 2025 11:08 IST

These simple mistakes can create the perfect breeding ground for bugs.

Discover the world’s largest wingspan bird — the Wandering Albatross

This bird can go days without ever flapping its wings

July 30, 2025 12:30 IST

These seabirds spend most of their lives in flight, only returning to land to breed on remote sub-Antarctic islands

Meet the marine iguana – the world’s only lizard that dives into the sea

Meet the only lizard that lives half its life in the ocean

July 29, 2025 16:26 IST

Most lizards are land lovers, but not this one. The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) has evolved to thrive on both land and sea, making it one of nature’s rare oddities

From wolves to swans and penguins, learn which species form lifelong bonds and the evolutionary advantages behind their commitment.

5 animals that mate for life

July 28, 2025 16:26 IST

But why do certain animals mate for life? The answer lies not in romance, but in evolution, survival, and the shared responsibilities of raising offspring.

Not just humans, these 5 animals are also a part of the insomniac gang

July 27, 2025 17:00 IST

The notion that animals that don’t sleep demonstrates how nature has evolved countless ways to maintain biological balance and energy conservation

The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead

July 26, 2025 20:30 IST

People often don't know what to say after a pet dies, so they say nothing. But silence doesn't just bury grief, it isolates it. It tells the griever that their love was excessive, their sadness inconvenient, their loss unworthy of acknowledgment.

There is a good reason why German shepherds are constantly ranked as one of the top choices as a guard dog

5 protective dog breeds that can keep your home safe and family secure

July 27, 2025 09:12 IST

Choosing the best breed for home protection requires careful consideration of temperament, size, trainability, and your family's specific needs

Explore the incredible ways animals like the cuttlefish, mimic octopus and mountain hare use camouflage to survive, hide and hunt in the wild.

10 animals that have the ability to camouflage to their surroundings

July 25, 2025 18:30 IST

From insects that look like leaves to sea creatures that change colour in seconds, here are some fascinating animals that are true masters of disguise.

The textile cone snail may look delicate and beautiful, but its venom is among the most dangerous in the ocean

Don’t be fooled by this snail’s beautiful shell, its venom can stop a human heart

July 24, 2025 10:30 IST

Scientists from the University of Utah and the Smithsonian have spent years studying this venom, with one of the most notable researchers on this, Dr Baldomero Olivera, even calling cone snails “nature’s chemical engineers.”

You might encounter these 7 common snakes during the rainy season

July 23, 2025 12:30 IST

Avoid walking barefoot, especially at night or near vegetation. Always carry a flashlight if you’re moving around in the dark

Meet the Komondor, a loyal Hungarian sheepdog with natural cords of hair that resemble dreadlocks. Here's what makes it so special.

Meet the dog breed that has hair resembling dreadlocks

July 22, 2025 14:30 IST

This incredibly unique breed, originally from Hungary, is best known for its wild, rope-like coat that looks a lot like dreadlocks

unlike the dogs lying under our desks or curled up on couches, wolves still live by the rules of the wild.

Meet the largest living wild dogs in the world

July 21, 2025 13:25 IST

Grey wolves are the biggest living members of the dog family. As Encyclopaedia Britannica notes, they’re the “largest nondomestic member of the dog family.”

Learn about these 4 types of animals that kill their own parents

July 20, 2025 15:45 IST

Repeated instances of matriphagy--the act of eating mothers--has been noted among several species of anarchids, generally out of compulsion and an odd survival choice.