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Their goal was to get a clearer sense of population levels and find ways to boost conservation of a "highly threatened species" (Photo: AFP)

Endangered species dubbed 'world's ugliest pig' spotted in Indonesia

Researchers laid camera traps in the forests of Java island in the hopes of capturing images of the elusive creature.

05 Jan 2018 8:14 PM

Ronnie’s owner, whose ex-partner bought him online, left him there after they split and he became homeless. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mongrel pup becomes first Christmas as dog to be dumped this year

The adorable puppy was left at Battersea Dogs’ Home – just a week after being given as a gift when the owners split.

05 Jan 2018 2:53 PM

The court further directed the investigating officer of the police station to be supportive of the equine experts from PETA.

Metropolitan judge allows PETA to help horses in cattle pound

Ruling was on intervention application filed by PETA in matter where police seized six horses used for an illegal race.

05 Jan 2018 1:33 PM

Low frequency of a cat's purr causes a series of vibrations inside their body that can ease breathing, heal injuries and build muscle. (Photo: Pexels)

Find out why a cat's purr is good for you

Cat’s purr is not as simple as a human smiling or a dog wagging its tail, it is way more complicated than that.

02 Jan 2018 2:20 PM

In 2007 Jenn Thompson’s cat, Pilot, left the family’s old home never to return again. (Representational Imgae/ Pixabay)

Family reunites with missing cat after 10 years

Thompson received a call on October 31, that Pilot, though badly burned and in extremely poor share, was alive and was being looked after.

29 Dec 2017 12:57 PM

Ziggy had been taken in by the aquarium four years ago, after she was deemed unfit for release back into the wild after being found stranded on a California beach. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Vets perform first-known brain surgery on fur seal

Ziggy Star is thought to be the first of her species to undergo brain surgery at a university in Connecticut.

29 Dec 2017 10:37 AM

Panther and Baby were registered to Barker's psychiatric nurse girlfriend Verity Castle, 24, who is still standing by him despite the allegations. (Photo: Pexels)

Mental care worker cuddles kittens before killing them

Care worker Aaron Baker was last week jailed for five months for inflicting terrible injuries on rescue cats Panther and Baby.

26 Dec 2017 12:22 PM

The condition, which sees Emily Scott’s pet having both male and female private parts is extremely rare. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman shocked when pup she brings home has both private parts

Condition that sees pooch having both male and female parts is extremely rare and there are only a dozen known cases in UK.

26 Dec 2017 11:14 AM

The new species, listed under the scientific name of Desis bobmarleyi, is described based on male and female specimens spotted and collected from brain coral (Photo: Pixabay/YouTube)

New spider species named after Bob Marley by scientists

Unlike the spiders which people are familiar with, the intertidal species have adapted to the underwater life by hiding in barnacle shells.

24 Dec 2017 6:26 PM

Chocolate is responsible for about a quarter of all acute canine intoxication cases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should not give dogs chocolates during Christmas

When dogs eat chocolate in small doses it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, in large quantities it can cause seizures or even heart attacks.

22 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

Even if he is sleeping, they first wake him up, and then sit with him for an hour or two (Photo: AFP)

Boy in K'taka develops friendship with monkeys, gets famous

The monkeys kept returning, day after day, to visit their young friend in Allapur, roughly 400 kilometres from Bangalore, his uncle said.

22 Dec 2017 12:44 PM

The girl and her pet named Cher are known to be from UK (Photo: YouTube)

Shocking footage shows girl casually patting her pet python

The python rests on her lap as the girl calmly sips on chocolate milk.

20 Dec 2017 6:07 PM

Each year scientists announce scores of new species discovered in the region, which includes Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. (Photo: AFP)

New species of flora, fauna discovered in Mekong

From a crocodile lizard to a Thai turtle among hundreds of new species discovered in ecologically diverse region.

19 Dec 2017 11:25 AM

Japan's whaling fleet left for the Southern Ocean last month, planning to kill 333 minke whales over a four-month period.

Countries come together asking Japan to stop whale killing

Apart from EU, 12 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand and others too ask for culling to be curbed.

18 Dec 2017 12:59 PM

The tiger emerged from the bushes near the village (Photo: YouTube)

Tiger sends terrified guests run for cover at wedding in Madhya Pradesh

Forest officials who have been monitoring it said the beast is bold, isn’t afraid of human beings and is attracted to light.

17 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

Pratap Chitlangiya speaking on his idea at Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

CUSAT student proposes futuristic idea for green energy generation

Proposition is based on the findings of a paper titled ‘Use of piezoelectric crystals on offshore platforms.

14 Dec 2017 11:27 AM

The lightweight legs were tailor made for the high-energy hound, who loves to run (Photo: AFP)

Prosthetic 'blade runner' legs bring new hope for Thai dog

A quick trip to the vet saved Cola but left him with two amputated, kangaroo-like stumps for front paws.

13 Dec 2017 7:55 PM

Sterilising one female cat can prevent 420,000 births in seven years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bandra cats sterilised in PETA initiative

Cats also received vaccinations, treatment for injuries, and proof-of-sterilisation ear tags before being released back.

11 Dec 2017 3:53 PM

The video has went viral in China triggering outrage on social media (Photo: YouTube)

Cruel man from China beats dog to death, says he'll eat it in shocking footage

The man says that the dog made him lose money and called on other dog owners to eat their pets if they are of no use.

06 Dec 2017 8:07 PM

A petition with over 1000 signatures is seeking action against the man (Photo: YouTube)

Dog freezes to death after being left in the snow by man who poured cold water on her

Activists found the dog in a frozen state and rushed her to a vet but the canine wasn't able to survive.

30 Nov 2017 4:20 PM

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