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It's also reported that approximately nine per cent of all TB transmission is from non-human animals to humans – and the percentage is even higher among children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stop spread of TB from infected elephants to humans in Amber fort: PETA India to govt

Group says Modi's TB-Free India by 2025 can't be achieved without dealing with TB-infected elephants near Jaipur.

18 Jun 2018 3:02 PM

The essay adds to a growing debate about what many see as an assault by the Trump administration on policies regarding environmental health. (Photo: AP)

80,000 more deaths may be caused by environmental policy changes by Trump, says study

Duo argue changing policies could cause respiratory problems for more than one million people over a decade, a lot of them being children.

15 Jun 2018 1:42 PM

The research points to the need to set explicit CO2 concentration goals to limit the adverse effects of high-impact weather extremes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rising carbon dioxide may increase dangerous weather extremes, says study

Study demonstrates higher atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations directly increase temperature and rainfall extremes.

13 Jun 2018 9:58 PM

Overweight dogs were more likely to choose the higher-energy reward compared to dogs of an ideal weight, even when it meant ignoring directions given by a person. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese dogs and humans have 'similar personalities'; crave same foods

Not only humans, obesity is now being considered to be the biggest threat to health and well-being of our pets.

13 Jun 2018 3:36 PM

They were disengaged and released in their habitats (Photo: YouTube)

3-foot-long snake takes on another serpent twice its size

Volunteers were advised to separate them as the trinket snake would have been unable to swallow the other.

11 Jun 2018 4:00 PM

NASA predicsts that as the immense iceberg now heads into warmer waters, it is likely to disappear. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's largest iceberg set to disappear after 18-year-long journey to equator

The iceberg, which is larger than the island of Jamaica broke away from the main continent in March 2000.

09 Jun 2018 10:07 AM

According to research, dogs gravitate toward high-fat food, but cats pounce on carbohydrates with even greater enthusiasm.

Food habits of cats and dogs decoded

Study shed new light on optimal nutrition for the animals and refutes a common notion that cats want and need a protein-heavy regimen.

07 Jun 2018 8:59 AM

He used tongs to successfully pull the massive snake out (Photo: YouTube)

9-foot-long king cobra weighing 4.1 kg pulled out of van in China

The cobra was held by the head and placed in a mesh cage before being handed over to the local wildlife preservation department.

06 Jun 2018 5:27 PM

First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. (Photo: PTI)

World Environment Day 2018: Here's how India is spreading message on Twitter

This year's host is India and the official theme is ‘Beating plastic pollution.’

05 Jun 2018 10:13 AM

The Government of India has committed to organising and promoting the World Environment Day celebrations through a series of engaging activities and events generating strong public interest and participation. L-R Gaurav Grover, Dia Mirza, Udit Raj and Palka Grover

World Environment Day 2018: India pledges to make 100 monuments plastic-free

From plastic clean-up drives to simultaneous beach clean-up activities – India will lead initiative.

05 Jun 2018 9:34 AM

Tropicana Gift A Tree was initiated in 2017 with the objective of raising awareness and action for environmental protection.

Kartik Aaryan to gift trees back to nature to celebrate World Environment Day

The initiative by Tropicana will see brand plant at least 1,500 trees aimed at benefiting farmers in the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh.

04 Jun 2018 2:39 PM

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the government’s Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant abuse

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

02 Jun 2018 4:26 PM

The oldest cat in the record books is Creme Puff, of Austin Texas, who died in 2005 aged 38. (Photo: Pexels)

British cat named UK’s oldest at grand old age of 30

Shaun Moore, from City Vets who looks after Rubble, said he is the oldest cat on their books.

02 Jun 2018 3:01 PM

The prawns in the study were all from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth, and their feeding behaviour was tested using parcels of brine shrimp. (Photo: PIxabay)

Prawns have personalities too!

It turns out that some of them are recklessly adventurous while others have yet to come out of their shell.

01 Jun 2018 5:01 PM

A ranger takes care of Sudan, who was the world's last male northern white rhino, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia county in Kenya. A southern white rhino has become pregnant through artificial insemination at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving hope for efforts to save a subspecies of one of the world's most recognizable animals. (Photo: AP)

Doomed white rhino could save species from beyond grave

Scientists have made progress with rhino IVFs and in just few years have successfully harvested female eggs and fertilised them in labs.

26 May 2018 12:11 PM

Both the horses were transported to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) cattle pound in Malad for immediate medical examination and veterinary care.

Mumbai police seize two more abused horses — from Congress political rally

PETA India worked with Bandra Police to file an FIR and transport horses to BMC Shelter for veterinary care.

25 May 2018 5:14 PM

Last week The Queen is believed to have ridden to Windsor alongside Meghan's rescue dog. (Representational image/ Pixabay)

Meghan's beagle Guy was days away from being put down, here’s his fairytale story

'It's a fairytale, a real rags to riches story,' Dolores Doherty who had initially rescued him told a news agency.

24 May 2018 9:12 PM

The researchers continue to investigate the changes associated with four degrees Celsius of global warming in extreme climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Earth may become 4 degrees warmer by 2084, says study

Increase translates to more annual and seasonal warming over land than over ocean, with significant warming in Arctic, researchers said.

24 May 2018 6:47 PM

In the letter Malhotra points out that India's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, contains outdated penalties, such as a maximum fine of Rs 50 for convicted first offenders who abuse an animal, which he calls "barely equivalent to a slap on the wrist".

Sidharth Malhotra to PM Narendra Modi: Strengthen animal-protection laws

Actor joins PETA in calling for stronger penalties for those who abuse animals, including jail time and psychological care.

24 May 2018 1:34 PM

The Cuffe Parade police filed an First Information Report against the custodians of the horses under Sections 3, 11(1)(a), (f), (h) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Mumbai cops rescue two wounded, malnourished horses following PETA complaint

After the animal rights organisation complaint, Police file FIR and transport the horses to BMC shelter for veterinary care.

23 May 2018 1:08 PM

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