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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Suspended Congress leader from Surat resurfaces after 20 days, alleges party betrayed him
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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: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg