Animals

When the world sleeps, a hidden realm awakens. Discover ten remarkable night animals, each specially adapted to hunt, survive and thrive in the mysterious darkness of nature’s nightlife.

10 most remote wildlife parks in India to see exotic animals

Uncover India’s 10 most remote wildlife parks—home to snow leopards, red pandas, and rare birds—offering raw, untouched encounters with nature.

International Tiger Day 2025: Date, history, conservation and most legendary tigers and tigresses

Global Tiger Day, or International Tiger Day, was first observed in 2010. It was established during the Tiger Summit held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Monkeys to elephants: Life at a Thai wildlife hospital. See pics

One of WFFT's current campaigns focuses on the estimated thousands of monkeys trained to pick coconuts on plantations in southern Thailand.

Invisible orchestra: Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists

The discovery comes two years after the same team of researchers found that plants 'scream' when distressed or unhealthy. These sounds, imperceptible to the human ear, are within the range of many insects, bats, and certain mammals.

Meet the 10 Ultimate Predators of the Animal Kingdom

Explore the world’s deadliest hunters, from the mighty African lion to the stealthy great white shark. These apex predators rule their habitats with strength, strategy, and instinct, showcasing nature’s raw power and survival at its finest.

Meet Jonathan The Tortoise: The oldest living land animal in the world

Meet Jonathan, the oldest living animal in the world, a Seychelles giant tortoise. He lives on the island of Saint Helena.

10 must-see animals in Masai Mara National Park

Masai Mara National Park in Kenya is a wildlife haven. From majestic predators to unique herbivores, it offers an unforgettable safari experience. Here are 11 must-see animals you shouldn’t miss!

Male humpback whale crosses 8,000 miles across 3 oceans for sex; sets new distance record

A male humpback whale breaks the distance record for its species with an epic 8,106-mile journey across three oceans, revealing new insights into humpback whale behavior and ecology.

Social media star squirrel 'Peanut', euthanised after it bit govt worker, tests negative for rabies

Peanut gained tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms in the more than seven years since Longo took him in after seeing his mother get hit by a car in New York City.

Meet the animals that give each other names like humans to communicate; know how they do it

According to a new study published in Science, these tiny primates use vocal labels to address each other, marking a significant discovery in our understanding of social behaviour in animals.

Millions of years-old extinct giant woolly mammoths may make a comeback; scientists could revive them by 2028

Recent advancements in genetic technology have brought us temptingly close to the possibility of resurrecting extinct species, transforming the stuff of science fiction into potential reality.

Drunk man arrested for kicking bison at Yellowstone National Park in US

This incident marks the first report of a person being injured by a bison in 2024 at Yellowstone National Park, according to NPS records.

Zoo animals' unusual behaviour during total solar eclipse leaves scientists intrigued

As the skies darkened during the total solar eclipse, several animals instinctively made their way towards their barns, reminiscent of their nightly routine.

Snakes as therapy animals: reptiles help heal in Brazil

Ribeiro has pioneered this method over the past decade at the treatment center, which features an open-air space where patients interact with lizards, turtles and a "jacare" -- a kind of alligator native to Latin America that is common in Brazil, including in the Amazon rainforest.

Won't allow unregulated slaughter of animals: Bombay HC

The petition filed by the Hajrat Peer Malik Rehan Mira Saheb Dargah Trust challenged the directive issued by the Deputy Director of Archaeology and Museums, Mumbai on February 1 this year prohibiting illegal animal slaughter in the name of sacrifice to Gods.

Man jailed and suspended after 167 animals found caged inside house. Video

Camera footage captured the moment when police officials discovered the animals caged, along with dead animals, in a house in Northamptonshire.

79% Indians say attack by stray dogs 'common' in their area: Survey

Around 71 percent of the survey respondents said that the management of stray dogs and other animals should be a measurement criterion for Swachh Bharat rankings and to provide funding to local bodies.

This new AI technology could help humans communicate with animals

It has endless scope for new learning but is also fraught with dangers.

A look at some of the lesser known dog breeds native to India

The famed Mudhol hounds of Karnataka are likely to join the SPG team which will provide security to PM Modi. Here’s a look at the Mudhol, and some lesser known dog breeds native to India

In pics | Animals beat the heat with frozen treats as heatwave scorches Europe

Zoo animals across Europe enjoy frozen treats as they try to beat summer heatwaves.

Ukraine woman, colleagues rescued lion, kept hundreds of other animals alive during war

As Russia began its attacks on Ukraine, Asya Serpinska, 77, an animal shelter owner, prioritised her animals over her own safety.

Cat living outside historic palace is being evicted. Thousands sign petition in protest

Anastasia, a 17-year-old stray cat, spends her days in front of the Rector's Palace in Croatia's tourist hotspot, Dubrovnik. The city’s museum authority wants to remove the cat from there, causing anger among locals and tourists, who adore it.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic sentenced to 21 years in jail for attempting to murder rival

'Tiger king': Joe Exotic, who owned a big-cat facility in Oklahoma in the United States, had tried to kill animal rights activist Carole Baskin. She had accused him of mistreating his animals.

Bejewelled camels wrestle for victory in Turkey

The Federation for Camel Culture and Camel Wrestling says there is no exact date for when the tradition began in the country but it is thought to date back to the 19th century among competing nomadic groups.