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Viral Video Captures Thousands Of Bee-eaters Creating A Stunning Natural 'Orchestra' In Anamalai
A viral video shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu shows several Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters roosting together in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Tiger Reserve, drawing attention for both its visual beauty and message of unity.
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New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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World Snake Day 2024: Date, Theme And Importance Of Snakes
World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 every year to highlight the important role these reptiles play in maintaining the ecological balance.
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National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
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World Turtle Day 2022: All You Need To Know
Tortoises and turtles play an important role in the ecological design of Earth. These reptiles are known to survive and thrive across a range of diverse habitats around the globe.
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World Snake Day 2020: A Look At 5 Really Strange Snakes
World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16 to raise awareness about the different types of snake species and the important role they play in maintaining ecological balance.
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India To Take Lead Role In Promoting "Green Economy'': PM Modi
Mentioning that India has a population of almost 2,970 at present, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the country would take a leading role in promoting green economy including conservation of mountain ecology with people's participation.
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Viral Video Captures Thousands Of Bee-eaters Creating A Stunning Natural 'Orchestra' In Anamalai
A viral video shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu shows several Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters roosting together in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Tiger Reserve, drawing attention for both its visual beauty and message of unity.
-
New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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World Snake Day 2024: Date, Theme And Importance Of Snakes
World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 every year to highlight the important role these reptiles play in maintaining the ecological balance.
-
National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
-
World Turtle Day 2022: All You Need To Know
Tortoises and turtles play an important role in the ecological design of Earth. These reptiles are known to survive and thrive across a range of diverse habitats around the globe.
-
World Snake Day 2020: A Look At 5 Really Strange Snakes
World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16 to raise awareness about the different types of snake species and the important role they play in maintaining ecological balance.
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India To Take Lead Role In Promoting "Green Economy'': PM Modi
Mentioning that India has a population of almost 2,970 at present, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the country would take a leading role in promoting green economy including conservation of mountain ecology with people's participation.
