Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known pygmy hippo, marked her 52nd birthday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
Some birds possess astonishing strength and behaviours rarely seen in nature. Their mysterious capabilities raise questions about how these remarkable predators survive, hunt and dominate the landscapes they rule.
The species reaches about 1.2 metres long and carries a slender form with a tapering tail.
A remote camera captured a wild wolf skillfully pulling a crab trap ashore, revealing rare tool-like behaviour that researchers say may be the first recorded in wild canids.
Scientists analysed rocks from South Africa that hold early history. These samples date back almost 3.3 billion years.
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research led the study. They examined iron isotopes in 15 Earth rocks.
The ISS shared an image of Delhi glowing strongly. The photo was taken at around 10:54 pm from nearly 400 kilometres above Earth.
Researchers from NIRRCH Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru and BHU Varanasi found two genes working like rivals during early conception.
Nature hides astonishing secrets when temperatures drop. Some animals transform in ways that seem almost magical, adopting winter-white coats that raise fascinating questions about survival, strategy and the mysteries of cold-weather adaptation.
The boa lives in dense rainforests across northern South America. It spends most time several metres above the forest floor.
Apep was first spotted in optical light in 2018. Only the innermost spiral was visible through early images. JWST’s MIRI instrument has now revealed several faint spirals.
Gujarat has confirmed that a wandering tiger has made Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod district its new home.
A rare moment at Kuno National Park has marked an important step in India’s cheetah revival, with officials confirming a significant new milestone in the project.
A Death Valley shrub rearranges its cells to survive extreme heat, offering insights for creating crops resilient to rising global temperatures.
New calves give the endangered vaquita a lifeline, with fresh sightings showing breeding continues despite extreme decline, while strict protection now determines the species' future.
The distant galaxy LAP1-B shows extremely old activity, and its light moved 13 billion years to reach JWST.
Scientists have traced Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom to a surprising species producing potent neurotoxins, reshaping understanding of the marine crisis and its climate-driven roots.
A new radar study shows no clear decline in flying insects, but scientists warn the data misses many species and demands cautious interpretation.
Scientists report unusual biological patterns on the Tibetan Plateau, hinting at live human evolution in action. A new study now explores what might be driving these changes.
Mukhi, India’s first Indian-born cheetah, gives birth to five healthy cubs, marking a historic milestone for Project Cheetah conservation efforts.
For 64 days, one Alaska town enters a strange twilight world, watching daylight vanish as residents brace for a long, silent winter unlike anything most ever experience.
Scientists discovered a mysterious golden orb 3,300 meters deep off Alaska. Its origin is unknown, prompting further research into deep-sea life.
A groundbreaking study reveals kissing may have evolved 16–21 million years ago in ape ancestors. Humans, Neanderthals, and even polar bears could be part of a long kissing lineage.
Gaganyaan-1 will serve as the programme’s first uncrewed test. ISRO has scheduled the planned mission for December 2025.
Three Chinese astronauts remain stranded aboard Tiangong after debris damaged Shenzhou‑20. A replacement spacecraft will safely return them to Earth.
