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Ground-nesting birds design their nests to hide from predators: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to new research, ground-nesting birds known as lapwings exploit the design of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators.
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Study reveals opposites do not genuinely attract
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
“Our findings demonstrate that birds of a feather are indeed more likely to flock together,” said first author Tanya Horwitz, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG).
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Vulture conservation and protection: Delhi HC asks Centre why drug Nimesul
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has asked Union of India to furnish the reasons as to why the drug 'Nimesulide' has not been banned, and deliberations undertaken in this regard while hearing a petition seeking to create an effective mechanism for safety testing of the drugs on wild scavenging birds bef
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Carnivore birds declining more rapidly than omnivores in India: Report
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the second edition of State of India’s Birds Report 2023 released recently assessed 942 bird species across the country birds that feed on fruits and nectar are doing well, because these resources are readily available even in heavily modified rural and urban landscapes
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6 exotic Black Palm Cockatoos rescued in Assam
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
“During patrolling, police personnel of Dholakhal Border Outpost on Saturday observed that some people were carrying suspicious items. When the police personnel reached the spot, the people fled from the area, leaving behind three cages containing six birds,” Cachar ASP Subrata Sen said.
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Birds at high risk of sustaining injuries due to Chinese 'manjha' strings
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, kite flying is a beloved tradition. Although it may seem harmless and fun, this practise can be harmful, especially for birds. The main problem is not flying kites but rather using Chinese metal-coated manjha (strings), which puts both kite
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Ame Organic Unveils Rainfall: The Ultimate Hydrating Face Mist for Radiant
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 20: Ame Organic, the fastest growing skin-health and skincare brand is already creating waves for its innovative product line in the space of reverse ageing, a step ahead from regular anti-ageing products. Ame Organic hosted a remarkable event on June 25th to launch i
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West Bengal: BSF rescues 18 exotic birds from smugglers at Indo-Bangladesh
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops under the South Bengal Frontier rescued 18 exotic birds (Lutino Lovebirds) from the clutches of smugglers at the Indo-Bangladesh international border area, an official said.
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UAE: Third raptors MoU signatories meeting addresses protecting endangered
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, witnessed the third meeting of signatories to the Raptors MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the conservation of migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia.
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Study finds that man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers found that 176 bird species employ a range of manmade items in their nests across the world. Birds all around the world use our unused or waste items. In their nests, seabirds in Australia utilise fishing nets, ospreys in North America use baler twine, city birds in South America
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Ramagya Becomes First School in Noida to Host Maha Behes 2023
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 12: Ramagya proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2023 edition of the Battle for Effective Public Speaking (BEHES). The event, held over 2 days, brought together some of the most talented debaters from across the nation to engage in a battle o
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Beak shape determines nest material selected by birds: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
These findings, which were published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, include a careful examination of these models, looking into the ecological and evolutionary contexts that underpin these relationships. For example, not all species have equal access to all nest materi
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