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Hordes of monkeys enter Taj Mahal from the riverside (Photo: AFP)

French tourists injured after attack by monkeys at Taj Mahal

CISF personnel rescued the tourists, who sustained minor bruises, and administered first aid to them.

22 May 2018 8:45 PM

PETA India's investigator visited the DBU from 12 to 14 March 2018 and documented that none of the adult dogs or puppies were allowed to play, exercise, or socialise at any point in the areas of the facility designated for this purpose. (Photo: Pixabay)

PETA India finds new proof of flagging conditions at Tamil Nadu dog-breeding unit

Investigation confirms dogs of facility continue to be denied basic necessities even while state files faked photos in supreme court.

22 May 2018 1:39 PM

Members of the animal charity organisation have named them Harry, Meghan, Duchess, Prince, William, Henry, George, Windsor, Charlie and Albert.

10 rescue puppies named after royal family have found new homes

Crossbreeds were born on National Puppy Day on March 23 and were being cared for buy staff at Dogs Trust Manchester Staff.

18 May 2018 1:25 PM

Meanwhile the revelations made by this research can help with conservation efforts (Photo: AFP)

Researchers say there are over 300 mammal species still unknown to science

Experts say that going by the high extinction rates, many species may disappear even before they are discovered.

17 May 2018 3:10 PM

Even in hand-reared wolves, the species from which all dogs are descended, the willingness to engage humans does not match that of the domestic dog. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs' cuteness peak at 8 weeks, says study

Study shows pups' attractiveness is lowest at birth and increases to maximum before 10 weeks of age before declining and levelling off.

17 May 2018 10:14 AM

Jonathan spent 26 years having sex with a tortoise called Frederica, until it turned out that Frederica was actually male. (Photo: Pixabay)

World’s oldest tortoise is still having sex daily

According to Vet Joe Hollins, the reptile has a tremendous libido, and enjoys having sex especially when the sun is out.

14 May 2018 11:13 AM

This May 5, 2018 photo provided by Laura Simmons-Wark, shows the Wieferich family holding their dog “Bambi” at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control in Toledo, Ohio. The dog ran away from the Lansing, Mich., family four years ago was reunited with them after being found more than 100 miles away in Ohio and identified through a microchip. Bradley Wieferich said he was surprised by the call from a microchip company telling him Bambi had been found. (Photo: AP)

Dog gets reuinted with family four years after running away

Michigan man gets call from microchip company telling him family dog has been found 100 miles away from where she disappeared 4 years ago.

14 May 2018 8:03 AM

Fifty-one-year-old Richard Remme, of Fort Dodge, told police he was accidentally shot by his pet dog. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Iowa man says his dog shot him while they were playing

An Iowa man says his dog inadvertently shot him while they were roughhousing on Wednesday.

11 May 2018 9:11 AM

The findings run counter to popular theories and fisheries models that assume, for example, that a two-kilogram fish puts out as many eggs as a pair of one-kilogram fish.

Study shows throwing back big fish, especially females helps conserve species

A single female fish may release anywhere between 11 to almost 58 million eggs per clutch, they found.

11 May 2018 8:47 AM

It was obvious that the sharks knew that they had to do something when the classical music was played (Photo: AFP)

Sharks may develop a taste for jazz music: study

Anecdotal reports have suggested that sharks can learn to associate the sounds of boat engines with food.

09 May 2018 5:00 PM

Holding the sector's carbon pollution in check will likely require carbon taxes or CO2 trading schemes for aviation, the researchers concluded. (Photo: AP)

Tourism accounts for nearly a tenth of global CO2 emissions

Multi-trillion dollar industry's carbon footprint is expanding rapidly, driven by demand for energy-intensive air travel.

08 May 2018 10:19 AM

Jacqueline Fernandez's work for the group includes writing a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai asking him to bring relief to the horses used for joyrides in the city.

Jacqueline Fernandez becomes recipient of PETA India’s Digital Activism Award

Actor and animal rights proponent is being recognised for social media activism in lead-up to National Technology Day.

07 May 2018 2:20 PM

The most imminent threat to the species discovered last year in Sumatra, Indonesia, is a planned USD 1.6 billion mega-dam project that would be constructed by a Chinese state-owned corporation, researchers said.

World's rarest ape on the edge of extinction

Fewer than 800 members of Tapanuli Orangutan survive and they are constantly under assault from man-made sources.

04 May 2018 4:48 PM

Railways will eventually extend the scheme to all trains in which meals are served, officials said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eco-friendly plates to replace polymer ones on premium trains

The scheme was recently started on a trial basis on the Sealdah Rajdhani, where passengers were being served in plates made of 'bagasse'.

03 May 2018 9:21 PM

Not only that, studies have also found that parasite in cats' faeces may cause Alzheimer's and even cancer

Dogs may cause urinary tract infections, says study

Experts urge pet owners to avoid being licked by their animals, particularly if they have weak immune systems.

01 May 2018 3:19 PM

He claims that Mounira aroused the dog by playing with his genitals (Photo: Instagram)

Billionaire with millions of Instagram followers claims model molested his dog

The man has millions of followers on Instagram where he posts picture of a lavish lifestyle with expensive cars and scantily clad women.

30 Apr 2018 3:55 PM

The origin of Earth Day dates back to 1970 when Gaylord Nelson, then a United States Senator from Wisconsin witnessed the damage to the environment caused by the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 10 things you can do to save planet Earth

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets nationwide to push for change and create a healthy, sustainable environment.

23 Apr 2018 9:20 AM

Besides the king cobras, the forest and PFA personnel had rescued at least two rock pythons from the area in the last six months (Photo: AFP)

16-foot-long king cobra rescued by forest officials near village in Odisha

The king cobra is a species of poisonous snake and the world's longest venomous snake.

22 Apr 2018 7:55 PM

Dog owners not only get in touch with their own body through their breathing but also share the same with their pets.

Want a stress-free life? Try dog yoga

Doga is new fad being practiced by many that sees people bending and twisting with their pooches.

20 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

Study suggests series of questions that researchers should use in analysing the evidence that abnormal animal behaviour predicts earthquakes.

Study finds canines cannot predict earthquakes

The first rigorous analysis of the phenomenon concludes that there is no strong evidence behind the claim.

19 Apr 2018 8:13 AM

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