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As the world warms, more places across the globe are prone to go up in flames

 As the world warms, more places across the globe are prone to go up in flames

And more than half of that increase is caused by human-caused climate change, researchers calculated

Meet Punch the baby monkey from Japan; here's why he is going viral

It has been days now that the macaque monkey has taken over social media after photos of him sitting with his stuffed toy went viral, leaving many people around the world sad

20 February,2026 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Assam: Male Rhino found dead in Pobitora; officials preserve horn

Following the discovery, a forest team led by the Range Officer rushed to the spot and recovered the carcass from the bank of Chitalmari beel

19 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | Morigaon (Assam) | ANI

Shark spotted for the first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep waters

Many experts had thought sharks didn't exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica before this sleeper shark lumbered warily and briefly into the spotlight of a video camera, researcher Alan Jamieson said this week

18 February,2026 03:29 PM IST | Melbourne | AP

Hit by goods train, elephant calf dies in Jharkhand

The calf, part of a herd of about 12 elephants, was crossing a railway track near Malhan village between Mahuamilan and Nindra stations around 8 pm on Monday, when the train hit the animal

17 February,2026 04:06 PM IST | Latehar (Jharkhand) | PTI

Irrawaddy dolphins found near Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha

The forest department officials have sighted the congregation of 13 such critically endangered dolphins near Bateshwar under Khallikote forest range during the counting of the sea mammal

17 February,2026 03:51 PM IST | Berhampur (Odisha) | PTI

Karnataka: Tiger dies after suspected to have been caught in snare

The tiger, estimated to be around five-six years old, was found dead by the forest officials who were on patrolling duty on Sunday, they said

16 February,2026 09:55 PM IST | Chamrajnagar (Karnataka) | PTI

AI-integrated model shows improved accuracy in streamflow prediction: IIT-D

Accurate information of river flow is critical for water resources management, including irrigation scheduling, reducing flood risk, and reservoir operations

16 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Leopard dies after trapped in barbed wire fence in Coimbatore

The incident occurred approximately 500 meters from the Poluvampatti Block I forest area, specifically within the Modamathi section of the Madukkarai Forest Range, Navakkarai Division, as the animal was exiting from the garden

16 February,2026 01:09 PM IST | Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | ANI

1,763 forest fires affecting 4,100 hectares recorded in Jammu over last 3 years

According to the data, a total of 281 fire incidents were reported during 2023-24, affecting around 371.49 hectares. The number rose steeply in 2024-25, when 1,135 fire cases were recorded

16 February,2026 10:49 AM IST | Jammu | PTI

Kerala's Bison Valley turns golden as 40-acre sunflower farm replaces paddy

With the aim of reclaiming these fallow lands, Jijo leased a paddy field in Muttukadu and began sunflower cultivation on an experimental basis

13 February,2026 10:28 PM IST | Idukki (Kerala) | ANI

CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

The scientific breakthrough is expected to mark a major milestone in developing community-managed estuarine aquaculture models that are closely integrated with mangrove conservation

09 February,2026 04:25 PM IST | Kochi | IANS
Kerala's Bison Valley turns golden as 40-acre sunflower farm replaces paddy

Kerala's Bison Valley turns golden as 40-acre sunflower farm replaces paddy

With the aim of reclaiming these fallow lands, Jijo leased a paddy field in Muttukadu and began sunflower cultivation on an experimental basis

13 February,2026 10:28 PM IST | Idukki (Kerala) | ANI
CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

The scientific breakthrough is expected to mark a major milestone in developing community-managed estuarine aquaculture models that are closely integrated with mangrove conservation

09 February,2026 04:25 PM IST | Kochi | IANS
Tigress translocated to Sahyadri to boost tiger conservation in Western Ghats

Tigress translocated to Sahyadri to boost tiger conservation in Western Ghats

A three-and-a-half-year-old tigress, T-123, has been translocated from Pench Tiger Reserve to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as part of a conservation programme to strengthen the tiger population in the Western Ghats. This marks the third tigress shifted to Sahyadri under the initiative, following earlier translocations from Tadoba

07 February,2026 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
270 endangered dugongs estimated to be thriving along Tamil Nadu coast

270 endangered dugongs estimated to be thriving along Tamil Nadu coast

The estimation, she said was conducted in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and it identified 158 dugongs in Palk Bay and 112 in the Gulf of Mannar

05 February,2026 11:05 PM IST | Chennai | PTI
Blackbuck population rises sharply in Odisha's Ganjam

Blackbuck population rises sharply in Odisha's Ganjam

According to the census conducted by the Forest Department on January 29, the total number of blackbucks in the district stood at 9,287

04 February,2026 03:25 PM IST | Berhampur (Odisha) | PTI

IN PHOTOS: Glimpses of the first supermoon of 2026 across India

The first supermoon of 2026 lit up the night sky on Saturday, and here are some breathtaking visuals from different states of India

04 January,2026 01:49 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Young male elephant dies after being hit by train in Kerala's Walayar

Young male elephant dies after being hit by train in Kerala's Walayar

Trains are operating at limited speeds through this forested area, and officials are investigating how the incident occurred

04 February,2026 12:32 PM IST | Palakkad (Kerala) | PTI

In a rare sight, peacock spotted in snowy forests in Himachal's Kullu

In a rare sight, peacock spotted in snowy forests in Himachal's Kullu

According to forest department officials, the national bird was spotted in the forest area near the Jagatsukh village, approximately eight kilometres away from Manali at an elevation of 6893 feet

04 February,2026 12:22 PM IST | Shimla | PTI

Flocks of cormorants spotted at estuary coastal area near TN's Thoothukudi port

Flocks of cormorants spotted at estuary coastal area near TN's Thoothukudi port

The sight of cormorants calmly floating on the water's surface and suddenly diving to catch fish has drawn the attention of nature enthusiasts

04 February,2026 12:14 PM IST | Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | ANI

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Often described as the "Nobel of Geosciences," the prize recognises Ramanathan's decades of research on super-pollutants and atmospheric brown clouds, which have reshaped understanding of global warming

02 February,2026 09:45 AM IST | Houston | PTI

Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM IST
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