Animal Planet
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Cowabunga: Long before comic books, ancient cultures were depicting turtles as warriors
The first known portrayal of a turtle warrior is found in Mesopotamia, in some of the world’s oldest known literature.
Louise Pryke, The Conversation
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From busking pigeons to headbanging sea lions: Can animals find the beat in music and dance along?
A video of a pigeon bopping along to a Robin Thicke song raised the question: can animals feel the beat?
Robyn Grant, The Conversation
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Not just humans – animals also feel the need to share their pain
Scientists are reluctant to study it, but pain is used a kind of signalling between animals.
Mirjam Guesgen, Aeon
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Macaques in Bandipur have learnt how to beg visitors for food, say researchers
While adults threaten visitors or snatch food, young macaques make eye contact and extend their hand in a ‘begging’ gesture.
Sandhya Sekar
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Vila, one of the oldest gorillas in the world, dies in San Diego at 60
She was the ‘matriarch of five generations’ of gorillas, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park said.
Scroll Staff
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In photos: We’re still learning new things about India’s endangered gharial
In the wild, these fish-eating crocodiles are in trouble, suffering chronic long term and rapid short term declines.
Julie Larsen Maher
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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More dangerous than bodyline: The violent history of cricket fighting in China
In China, crickets were weighed before a match, like boxers, and categorised into heavy-, middle- and light-weight groups.
Geetha Iyer
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Watch: A crocodile, an armadillo, a constrictor, a sloth and a 13-year-old boy walk into a TV studio
'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's son had 'The Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon bemused.
Scroll Staff
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US-born panda twins in China want only American biscuits and English conversations
Mei Lun and Mei Huan, both three years old, were brought to a research facility in Chengdu from the Atlanta zoo early this month.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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How ice-skating flamingos collectively get ‘in the mood’ for sex
How and why these bizarre stars of 'Planet Earth II' ended up living in icy lakes high in the Andes mountains.
Paul Rose, The Conversation
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Dogs are really scared of fireworks. Here's what you can do to help
It can be a scary time for pets – but science has some valuable solutions.
Emily Birch, The Conversation
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Watch: How China uses giant pandas to do (uranium) business with other countries
Every single giant panda in the world is owned by China.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day