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  • Night parrot rediscovered in Australia after decades of elusive absence

    The night parrot, once thought extinct, is thriving in Ngururrpa Country. New surveys provide vital information to protect its populations.

  • Critically endangered Arabian caracal reappears in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah after decades of silence

    Critically endangered Arabian caracal reappears in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah after decades of silence

    Experts estimate that only around 250 Arabian caracals survive in the UAE today. The species was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019 after disappearing for nearly 35 years.

  • This Tasmania’s iconic Marsupial is staging a heartwarming comeback in wildlife

    This Tasmania’s iconic Marsupial is staging a heartwarming comeback in wildlife

    Scientists are working to conserve the Tasmanian devil, once devastated by disease, and it is now making a comeback through breeding programmes and disease research.

  • World Octopus Day 2025: Date, history, significance and why it matters

    World Octopus Day 2025: Date, history, significance and why it matters

    Octopuses, known for their intelligence, adaptability and curiosity, are more than marine marvels. They are vital players in the ocean’s balance, helping ecosystems thrive while inspiring scientists with their problem-solving skills and unique behaviours.

  • India prepares to reveal its first red list of endangered species at IUCN World Congress

    India prepares to reveal its first red list of endangered species at IUCN World Congress

    India prepares to spotlight its conservation efforts on a global stage as the world gathers to decide the future of biodiversity.

  • World Animal Day 2025: Date, theme, history and global significance

    World Animal Day 2025: Date, theme, history and global significance

    The first World Animal Day was held in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, a German writer and activist. Zimmermann wanted to promote animal rights and inspire global action.

  • Miracle of new life: UK welcomes its only bonobo infant, setting a scientific milestone

    Miracle of new life: UK welcomes its only bonobo infant, setting a scientific milestone

    Twycross Zoo welcomed the UK’s first bonobo infant, supporting EU conservation efforts and providing insights into bonobo biology and behaviour.

  • Govt exempts mining of critical and atomic minerals from public consultations

    Govt exempts mining of critical and atomic minerals from public consultations

    Prior to this, the Environment Ministry on August 31 also amended the Forest Conservation rules to create an exclusive category for critical and strategic minerals to fast-track forest approvals for such projects.

  • Rare purple-and-white panda crabs found in Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan

    Rare purple-and-white panda crabs found in Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan

    The crabs are formally named in honour of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. However, they are more commonly known as panda crabs.

  • Meet the Hooded Pitohui: World’s only toxic bird in New Guinea you shouldn’t touch

    Meet the Hooded Pitohui: World’s only toxic bird in New Guinea you shouldn’t touch

    The hooded pitohui’s bright plumage signals danger to predators. This strategy, called aposematism, warns attackers to stay away.

  • Sloth vs turtle vs slug: What is the World’s slowest animal? Scientists finally have the answer

    Sloth vs turtle vs slug: What is the World’s slowest animal? Scientists finally have the answer

    Who takes the crown for the slowest mover on Earth — sloth, turtle or slug? Scientists have finally settled the debate, and the surprising answer might slow you down too.

  • From 200 to 11,000 Years: World's 8 animals with the longest lifespan beyond imagination

    From 200 to 11,000 Years: World's 8 animals with the longest lifespan beyond imagination

    From the Greenland shark to the ocean quahog, here are 8 animals that live for centuries or even millennia, defying nature’s limits and offering a glimpse into Earth’s most extraordinary lifespans.

  • Still think cheetah is the fastest? This is the real speed king of the animal kingdom

    Still think cheetah is the fastest? This is the real speed king of the animal kingdom

    This animal can hit up to 240 mph or 386 km/h, faster than a skydiver or low-flying aircraft. Scientists observed speeds over 200 mph across multiple tests, confirming its dominance.

  • Meet the 400-year-old greenland shark: The oldest living vertebrate still alive in Atlantic waters

    Meet the 400-year-old greenland shark: The oldest living vertebrate still alive in Atlantic waters

    The Greenland shark, a rarely seen deep-sea dweller, has shocked scientists with its extreme lifespan. One female was found to be nearly 400 years old, making it the longest-living vertebrate ever recorded.

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

    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.

  • From brink of extinction to revival: Amur leopards making a comeback in Far East Asia after years

    From brink of extinction to revival: Amur leopards making a comeback in Far East Asia after years

    Amur Leapords live in the forests of Russia and China. Just a few decades ago, only 25 remained in the wild.

  • 10 Unique Facts About Blackbuck – The Rare and Endangered Indian Antelope

    10 Unique Facts About Blackbuck – The Rare and Endangered Indian Antelope

    Graceful and swift, the blackbuck is one of India’s most unique antelopes. Here are 10 fascinating and lesser-known facts about this endangered species that highlight its rarity and charm.

  • Small, swift and flightless: The secret life of World's tiniest non-flying bird found on an ‘inaccessible’ island

    Small, swift and flightless: The secret life of World's tiniest non-flying bird found on an ‘inaccessible’ island

    Weighing less than a golf ball and merely six inches in length, the Inaccessible Island rail is the world's smallest flightless bird.

  • Rare footage of extinct toolache wallaby offers emotional glimpse into Australia’s past

    Rare footage of extinct toolache wallaby offers emotional glimpse into Australia’s past

    Shot near the town of Robe, more than 340 kilometres south of Adelaide, the film was captured just one month after the passing away of the last Tasmanian tiger.

  • Heartwarming viral image of father Gharial carrying 100 babies on his back leaves internet in awe

    Heartwarming viral image of father Gharial carrying 100 babies on his back leaves internet in awe

    A picture of a father gharial with more than 100 of his juveniles on his back has gone viral. The strong photo, taken by celebrated wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee, was captured in the Ganges River, India.

  • Thailand’s national bird, the Siamese Fireback, spotted for the first time in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

    Thailand’s national bird, the Siamese Fireback, spotted for the first time in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

    It was the Siamese Fireback, Thailand’s national bird. This was the first sighting in Uttarakhand’s Almora district.

  • Top 10 Amazing Komodo Dragon Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

    Top 10 Amazing Komodo Dragon Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

    The Komodo dragon, Earth’s largest lizard, is a fierce predator known for its venomous bite, ancient lineage, and ability to reproduce without males. Native only to Indonesia, it’s endangered today.

  • Top 10 Fierce Animal Mums Who Will Do Anything to Protect Their Babies

    Top 10 Fierce Animal Mums Who Will Do Anything to Protect Their Babies

    From jungle giants to tiny insects, these animal mums go to extreme lengths to protect their young. Discover the ten fiercest mothers in the wild who fight, guard, and even sacrifice themselves for their babies.

  • How did life survive after mass extinctions? Scientists study fossils to find the answer

    How did life survive after mass extinctions? Scientists study fossils to find the answer

    Researchers from the University of Chicago, the Smithsonian Institution and London’s Natural History Museum analysed fossil records of molluscs.

  • Two new poison frog species discovered in Amazon, scientists issue warning — Here’s why

    Two new poison frog species discovered in Amazon, scientists issue warning — Here’s why

    The frogs are in the Ranitomeya genus and are tiny. All are only 15 to 17 millimetres in length—roughly the size of a dime.

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