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Jaipur's green lung in peril: AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeks PM Modi's interven
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sanjay Singh, in a letter to PM Modi, mentioned that the project is against the "ideology" of PM Modi's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" mission and would harm the natural form and ecological balance of the area, exacerbating Jaipur's already poor air quality and destroying habitats of various plant and
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Taiwan considers ban on ownership of 955 animals
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture is proposing to ban the ownership and importation of 955 additional animal species, including raccoons and alligator snapping turtles, citing public safety and animal welfare concerns. The Department of Animal Welfare outlined criteria for the additions, whil
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MP CM Mohan Yadav, union minister Bhupender Yadav attend review meeting of
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"I am happy that a major cheetah project was started here by our prime minister Narendra Modi, union minister Bhupender Yadav and the then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and today I came here to see its arrangement. In the coming days, this project will not just protect cheetahs but also other
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Temperature extremes influence distribution of species: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study investigated the importance of temperature in determining where animal species are currently found in order to better understand how a warming climate may impact where they may live in the future.
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Pheromones impact fake behaviour in beetles: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Predation is a driving force in the evolution of anti-predator defences, and death faking, or immobility in reaction to dangers is a widespread defensive strategy shared by many animal species.
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Ecuadorians vote to ban oil drilling in Amazon
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Yasuní National Park park spans around 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) at the meeting point of the Amazon, the Andes and the Equator. Just one hectare of Yasuní land supposedly contains more animal species than the whole of Europe and more tree species than exist
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Unleash the Magic of Bali Safari: Your Ultimate Summer Holiday Adventure
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Bali [Indonesia], June 13: Looking for an unforgettable summer holiday in Bali? Look no further than Bali Safari, the perfect destination for families, adventure seekers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Bali, this world-class park offers an incredible array of experiences a
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On World Wildlife Day, RoundGlass Sustain releases 50 Deep Dives on Specie
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI/BusinessWire India): On World Wildlife Day, RoundGlass Sustain, a digital platform telling stories of India's natural world, has released 50 Deep Dives on animal species found in India. These Deep Dives are media-rich repositories of knowledge on a range of sp
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Here's how magnetism affects animal behaviour
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Scientists summarize the methods used to explore how the Earth's magnetic field influences the behaviour of various animal species. This review is an ideal starting point for scientists wishing to enter this fascinating but poorly-understood topic in modern sensory biology.
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Study shows circovirus involved in human hepatitis
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Circoviruses are a family of small, highly resistant DNA viruses that were initially identified in 1974 in various animal species, where they can cause respiratory, renal, dermatological and reproductive problems. HCirV-1 is a novel virus that is distant from known animal circoviruses.
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Scientists delve into how evolution works
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The European mole can burrow through the soil with ease with its powerful digging shovels and the same applies to the Australian marsupial mole. Even though the two animal species live far apart, they have developed similar organs in the course of evolution.
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Climate change tempered by protected areas for biodiversity
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Climate change is emerging as a top threat to biodiversity according to the latest Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Plant and animal species face greater risks of thermal stress as climate change pushes temperatures beyond their thermal tolerance.
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