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Vladik, a rare Amur tiger, had been causing panic in the Russian Pacific capital of Vladivostok by prowling its port streets. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Tiger walks 700 kilometres to return to city he loves

Big cat that was taken to Siberia for terrorising Russian town walks back again.

4 Nov 2017 11:43 AM IST

Researchers conducted their two-part study using corals collected from waters off the North Carolina coast. (Photo: Pixabay)

Corals in Atlantic Ocean to have stricter preservation rules

Environmentalists, regulators and harvesters of species including squid, scallops and lobster have debated the proposal...

31 Jan 2018 7:38 AM IST

According to civic officials, the city needs water stock of 14.47 lakh million litres at the end of the monsoon every year so that it lasts the entire summer and no water cuts are imposed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study warns water taps may completely dry up in India

According to warning satellite system, India, Morocco, Iraq and Spain could spark the next "day zero" water crisis.

13 April 2018 12:12 PM IST

Sigfox, known for building networks that link objects to the internet, has developed sensors able to give the exact location of rhinos using the firms network over a longer period of time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tech firm Sigfox develops tiny tracker to help fight rhino poaching

The global number of rhinos dwindled to about 20,000 a decade ago due to relentless poaching.

1 Jan 2019 4:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Anita Anand | Lessons to learn from Bhutan on what not to do in...

Three deputy ministers in Maldives heard this as putting down the exotic and pristine offerings of their country and...

18 Jan 2024 12:00 AM IST

The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction after decades of decimation by poachers, with the help of the two surviving females. (Photo: AP)

World's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, dies

Statement from Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya said 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition...

20 March 2018 2:24 PM IST

In the last two years, the state produced 6.92 lakh tonnes of salt and freshwater fish.

Study shows throwing back big fish, especially females helps conserve...

A single female fish may release anywhere between 11 to almost 58 million eggs per clutch, they found.

11 May 2018 8:47 AM IST

It was obvious that the sharks knew that they had to do something when the classical music was played (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover sharks love jazz and swing music

Experts are of the opinion that sharks are not merciless killers but Âsensitive souls with a passion for certain kinds...

10 May 2018 11:54 AM IST

Traditional moves, contemporary tales

Traditional moves, contemporary tales

Meera, Kaalchakra and Shree Durga, also being showcased, are directed by Shobha Deepak Singh and the Kendra's own...

8 May 2018 1:03 AM IST

A woman collects drinking water from a hand-pump in the flood affected area in Kamrup district of Assam on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi is running out of water

Water shortages are becoming something of an annual ritual in Delhi, the world's second most populous city.

15 July 2017 3:58 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar promotes electronic cars, backs govt initative

Tendulkar said environment-friendly mobility solutions is a step towards conservation of the planet.

3 July 2017 10:09 AM IST

Giant panda Meng Meng looks out of its container after the arrival from China at the airport Schoenefeld near Berlin, Saturday, June 24, 2017. Two giant pandas from China have landed safely in Berlin where they are being welcomed by the German capitals mayor and the Chinese ambassador. Meng Meng and Jiao Qing were treated like royalty on their 12-hour-flight from Chengdu in southwestern China their entourage included a Berlin veterinarian, two Chinese zookeepers and traveling press. The German capital is going nuts over the cute bears, which will first be presented to the public at the zoo on July 6. (Ralf Hirschberger/dpa via AP)

German zoo gets two new pandas

Country to pay China $1 million annually over 15 years to host animals in Berlin zoo.

28 Jun 2017 2:45 PM IST