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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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season