Page 5 - Animals

Cheap but claiming lives: Banned Chinese manjha keeps killing edge

Lives hang by a thread as the so-called Chinese manjha spares neither man nor animal, flying high on kite fliers' competitive spirit and traders' pursuit of profit

World Elephant Day: History, Importance and Significance

World Elephant Day is celebrated across the world today. What are its history, importance, and significance globally? Read this article to know everything about World Elephant Day

World's oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong

An An had high blood pressure, a common condition among geriatric pandas

Exotic inflation: Price no worry for Indian collectors to get status pets

The prices are no deterrent for those eager to be 'different' or seeking exotic pets as status symbols.

After PETA appeal, India eases norms for bringing back pets from Ukraine

The vaccination of the animal has to be within 12 months of travel, with the latest round not less than one month prior

1 millipede, 1,306 legs: World's leggiest animal discovered in Australia

There are likely thousands more species of the many-legged invertebrates awaiting discovery and formal scientific description

ForPaws: The app that uses facial recognition tech to help find lost pets

Recently launched by MARS Petcare, the world's leading pet food company, the app also leveraging technology to spread the message about how one can provide care for pets as a community

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

At present, perpetrators of such acts often get away unscathed as the penalty for the first time offender is just Rs 50 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960

Making a case for goat farming

'The country is fortunate to have a rich diversity of goat breeds', says the author

Caricatures of a crisis

Book review of Green Humour for a Greying Planet

China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars

Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.

Animal spirit

Book review of The History of the World in 100 Animals

History and the horse

Book review of The Tale of the Horse: A History of India on Horseback

Delhi zoo sees animal deaths fall to 3-yr-low amid Covid, bird flu shutdown

The Delhi zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years, officials said here

When animals can be poison

A notable feature of the emerging trend is the preponderance of infections transmitted to humans from animals

Withdraw or amend rules on confiscating animals during trial: SC to Centre

SC asked the Centre to either withdraw or amend rules notified in 2017 for confiscating animals of traders and transporters during the pendency of trial in cases

Tips on adopting a pet to keep yourself joyfully busy in the time of Covid

Animals make great companions, dispelling the loneliness and depression caused by the pandemic. But you must follow certain dos and don'ts if you plan to bring one home

Nature calls

Book review of Every Creature Has a Story: What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour

24/7 telemedicine facility for pets launched

As per the initiative, real-time video consultation would be made for pets with specialised veterinarians

A unique shelter that is heaven for more than 700 unwanted animals

Inability to survive in the big, bad world is an entry ticket into the magical world of ACGS