Animal World
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Dog bite incidents are closely linked with human error, not dog breeds
When dogs bite, it is usually a last resort. It can arise from fear, pain or frustration.
Jacqueline Boyd, The Conversation
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Africa: Over 350 elephants found dead in Botswana since May
The government and experts have both ruled out poaching.
Scroll Staff
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In Ayodhya, the Covid-19 lockdown is making monkeys unusually aggressive
Residents have reported uncharacteristic attacks by the animals.
Shweta Thakur Nanda
Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Soaring ecotourism is causing stress among tigers in central Indian reserves, reveals a new study
The number of tourist vehicles entering the reserves should be urgently regulated, say the study’s authors.
Neha Jain
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Animal tales: Is there any difference between a dog and a wolf?
There are no straightforward scientific or biological answers.
Katja Pettinen, Aeon
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We learnt why zebras have stripes by draping horses in striped coats
New research suggests that stripes help zebras evade biting flies and the deadly diseases they carry.
Tim Caro, The Conversation & Martin How, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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In Mumbai, ‘bird races’ are highlighting city’s avian diversity, whether in wetlands or wastelands
Alongside skyscrapers, malls and industries, the city houses a variety of natural habitats, making it conducive for birds and biodiversity to thrive.
Aditi Tandon
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Mizoram bans import of pigs to prevent disease outbreak
Since 2013, over 10,000 swine have died from the disease.
Scroll Staff
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From jaguar teeth to the nail of the great beast: The evolution of animal medicines
Stories of substitution and surrogates are all too common in the wildlife trade, especially when it comes to medicines derived from animal parts.
Irina Podgorny, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Bactrian camels, the survivors of the Silk Route, are plying a new trade in Ladakh
The double-humped camel was on the verge of extinction in India. A commercial initiative, disliked by activists, has helped revive their population.
Athar Parvaiz
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Two tiger cubs at Delhi zoo die days after birth
The cubs were born to a white Royal Bengal tigress and a yellow striped Royal Bengal tiger.
Scroll Staff
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Mumbai: On Independence Day, Byculla Zoo welcomes the country’s first Humboldt Penguin chick
The species is native to Peru and Chile in South America.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana