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Survey reveals concerning number of Americans still believe raw milk is healthy
Pasteurisation effectively kills harmful viruses and bacteria in milk. Despite raw milk's popularity, health experts warn of risks, especially for children.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 02:00 PM IST
Mahakumbh 2025 | Walkathon held in Lucknow ahead of UP Nature and Bird Festival
Students, foresters, birders and nature lovers gathered for a walkathon in Lucknow on Saturday as a curtain raiser to UP Nature and Bird Festival, Prayagraj.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Fossil of oldest known modern bird uncovered in Antarctica: Report
A 68-million-year-old Antarctic fossil revealed the oldest known modern bird, Vegavis iaai, a duck-sized diver with traits linking it to today’s waterfowl.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 03:49 PM IST
Bald eagle officially becomes national bird of US
The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents, since 1782, when the design was finalized.
Published on Dec 25, 2024 05:15 AM IST
PTI |
Vulture crashes into plane cockpit, pilot's quick thinking averts disaster
A vulture smashed into a plane's cockpit in Brazil, obstructing the pilot's view. The skilled pilot safely landed, avoiding injuries.
Published on Dec 09, 2024 10:36 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
On Mann ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi advocates for sparrow conservation
PM Modi discussed the decline of sparrows due to urbanization and praised initiatives like Chennai's Kudugal Trust.
Published on Nov 24, 2024 02:36 PM IST
ANI |
Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight
Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight
Published on Nov 06, 2024 11:53 PM IST
AP |
At Cannes, Barry Keoghan jokes about doing a musical after 'Bird'
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/BIRD (TV, PIX):At Cannes, Barry Keoghan jokes about doing a musical after 'Bird'
Published on May 18, 2024 12:32 AM IST
Reuters |
Breaking the mould
Two recent shows brought out how a new breed of ceramic artists is infusing the medium with playfulness, social commentary, and political subtext
Published on Apr 19, 2024 09:36 PM IST
Shireen Quadri
Delhiwale: The Connaught Place nest
A bird's nest in a tree at Connaught Place offers a rare city spectacle amidst the bustling market vendors.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 04:03 PM IST
Study reveals new ‘family tree' for all birds living today
The new family tree overturns some previous ideas about bird relationships, while also revealing some new groupings.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 03:28 PM IST
PTI |
National Birds Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the day? Know interesting facts
National Birds Day 2024: From history to celebrations, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 08:27 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Review: Women in the Wild edited by Anita Mani
"Women in the Wild" edited by Anita Mani celebrates women wildlife biologists who have broken barriers and made significant contributions to conservation.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 05:56 AM IST
Yashodhara Sirur
Bhutan welcomes back bird festival after 3-year hiatus to celebrate nature
Bhutan Bird Festival from November 13-15, promises to highlight not only the area's amazing birds but also its distinct culture and locally produced goods.
Published on Nov 09, 2023 09:50 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Thimphu [bhutan]
Wildbuzz: Her eyes, a kingfisher blue
Just two years into her pursuit of weekend wildlife photography, Sophie Luby, had snuggled into a kingfisher hide at Kirkcudbright in Scotland when a kingfisher landed on her camouflaged head
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 03:07 AM IST
Vikram Jit Singh
Bird's food heist takes a dangerous turn after it gets stuck on fishing line
A bird got stuck on fisherman's line while trying to steal a fish in Maryland. Animal control rescued the bird and removed the hook.
Published on Jul 27, 2023 10:20 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Video: Ecuadorian pilot keeps calm as giant bird shatters cockpit windscreen
The 12-second long viral video shows the bird dangling above the pilot after the incident, which happened in Vinces city of Ecuador.
Published on Jun 17, 2023 03:18 PM IST
Bird kicks its friend, steals food, and flies away. Watch
A clip featuring two birds has gone viral and has surely left people chuckling. It shows a bird, kicking its friend and stealing away their food.
Published on May 31, 2023 06:19 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Flamingo dies after hitting 20-feet Nerul Jetty signboard
Confusion prevailed among residents on how to attend to the bird. They informed birders, forest officials as well as NGOs working to rescue wildlife about the incident. However, residents said no help came for two hours after the incident
Updated on May 18, 2023 12:49 AM IST
Pet parents adopt furry companion for parrotlet. Watch
The adoption story of two parrotlets, Wolfie and Sharky has gone viral on social media. Many people have reacted to their heartwarming story.
Published on May 04, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Sunrays: Being begins here and now
We often ask young children, “What would you like to become when you grow up?” Here too, the focus is on the future. However, if a child is a good student at present, that is enough to set the tone for a bright future
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Priya S Tandon
Technical glitch disrupts Metro-1 services for second time in a week
According to Mumbai Metro One (MMO) officials, the electrical converter unit developed a fault due to a bird which dropped an external wire on the overhead power cable. The incident happened around 4.45pm at Asalpha station when the train was going towards Versova.
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Kerala cop befriends bird, helps it suck nectar from flowers
This video shared on Twitter shows a bird becoming an unlikely companion to a Kerala cop.
Published on Apr 25, 2023 01:25 PM IST
Spice of Life: Fight or flight response gives hysterical strength to parents
In my panicked state to save the hatchlings, I dropped the book and grabbed the day’s newspaper, ready to fling it at the intruders. Instead, what I witnessed took me by surprise , writes Sargun Singh
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Sargun Singh
Dog and bird duo cuddling will make you say aww. Watch
A doggo and a birdie duo have amazed people with their adorable friendship. Watch an adorable video of them cuddling here.
Published on Apr 11, 2023 08:18 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
US firm comes up with clever way to protect bird’s nest
Berkeley Electric Cooperative came up with a way to protect a bird's nest.
Published on Apr 05, 2023 08:16 AM IST
Trisha Sengupta
Jaipur cop’s timely action saves bird stuck in kite threads
A video of a cop from Jaipur saving a bird stuck in kite threads has taken social media by storm. Many people hailed him as a hero.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 06:49 PM IST
Schoolboy rescues a crow stuck in a net, netizens call him an 'angel'
A schoolboy whose act for freeing a crow stuck in a net has gone viral on Twitter. Many people have reacted to the clip.
Published on Mar 03, 2023 12:24 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Viral video of a bird mimicking any sound it hears will leave you stunned. Watch
Lyrebirds are known to mimic the sounds they hear. In a viral video, you can see the lyrebird creating distinct sounds.
Published on Feb 04, 2023 08:55 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Team of birdwatchers discovers new species of elusive wren babblers in Arunachal
The sighting was a chance one as team members along with two guides from Arunachal Pradesh had reached the area in search of the rare and elusive grey bellied wren babblers, which are found mostly in Myanmar and in smaller numbers in China and Thailand.
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 02:31 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Nisha Anand