Pangolin, kangaroo, gibbon: India’s exotic animal trade is booming
Owning exotic and rare animals as pets is a status symbol in India. This has led to a supply-chain spread across many ...
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How ‘country palm’ could help pave the way toward a sustainable palm oil future in Liberia
Across southeastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is native ...
Makeshift hospital set up for birds injured in wild Harden hail storm
Community volunteers have set up a hospital in a country New South Wales showground to triage and treat hundreds of birds ...
Aviary to come up at VOC zoo site in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: The city corporation has decided to convert the VOC zoological park into an aviary, as per initial plan.
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Most Birds-of-Paradise Are Secretly Biofluorescent, Study Finds
Birds-of-paradise have some of the most famous mating displays in the world, but there's more to their colorful rhythmic gymnastics than initially meets the human eye.
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Richard Moore Outdoor Report: The Wild Side
From bobcats to barn owls, the outstanding wildlife photography of Steve Sinclair will be on display this weekend at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Mercedes.
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14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...
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The Hunting von Trapp
Vermont’s own Johannes von Trapp, the youngest member of the famous Trapp Family Singers, is an American hunter.
'I came eye-to-eye with a jaguar in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands - it left me with shivers'
Reporter Justin Connolly got up close and personal with a jaguar inBrazil’s Pantanal wetlands whilst on a thrilling and ...
We were Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends – what Valentine’s Day as a Playmate was like & Holly Madison’s rage fans never saw
THEY were young women who were convinced that life as a Playmate in the legendary Hugh Hefner’s mansion was everything anyone could ever dream of. But ever since leaving the multi-million ...
Over 200 Animals Rescued from Illegal Facility in Udupi
Udupi: In a significant crackdown on illegal animal confinement, authorities in Udupi have rescued more than 200 animals from ...
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Birds-of-paradise ‘glow’ with their skin and feathers
“Birds-of-paradise are a charismatic group that has evolved numerous plumage traits that aid in signalling and reproduction,” says Rene. “They’ve evolved bright metallic-looking feathers that shine ...