Sri Lanka’s 2020 National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict was comprehensive, but its incomplete implementation left important gaps in protecting elephants along roads and railway lines. Strategic patrols could provide a practical,
In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As
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Would dogs be better off without us? This may be a difficult question to consider if you live with a dog, love dogs, and find beauty in the enduring loyalty of the
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Jane Goodall, the British primatologist celebrated for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, passed away on Wednesday, 1 October, at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour in California. According to
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Tropical fish are among the most popular pets in the world, with millions sold every year to brighten aquariums in homes, offices, and even car dealerships. Yet behind their vibrant colors lies
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Deep in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, researchers have discovered that bonobos (Pan paniscus) may have far more sophisticated communication abilities than previously believed. A study led by
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Birds are more than mere symbols of seasonal change or nature’s background music; they are vital indicators of ecological health. When bird populations decline, it not only threatens their survival but also signals
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The Maldives will lift its 15-year-old ban on shark fishing this November, President Mohamed Muizzu’s office announced Wednesday, in a policy reversal that has sparked alarm among marine conservation groups. Shark fishing,
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I meant what I said and said what I meant: an elephant is faithful one hundred percent. ~ Dr. Seuss World Elephant Day falls on 12 August each year. Elephants, like the
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Most humans live their lives believing they have some purpose. They assume they must pursue power, fame, prestige, and wealth. In short, they aspire to be praised, treating such praise as the
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A sweeping new genomic study published in Nature has uncovered compelling evidence that many of the most notorious infectious diseases—such as plague and leprosy—made the leap to humans only after ancient communities
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Billions of animals are killed each year to feed an unsustainable demand for meat. Lab-grown meat—also known as cultured, cultivated, cell-based, or clean meat—can offer a kinder alternative while still meeting the
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A new study has found that owning a cat or dog can provide the same psychological benefits as having a husband or wife, or even earning an extra £70,000 a year. Researchers
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In the world of birds, mating is more than just reproduction—it is a spectacular display of beauty, endurance, and evolutionary strategy. As detailed in The Nature, science writer Matt Ridley’s book Birds,
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A new phenomenon, termed “animal-methods bias,” is impacting early-career researchers, especially those working in fields where animal models are not always necessary. This bias is causing a growing concern among researchers who
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A new study has provided a fascinating answer to the long-standing mystery of how iguanas, which are native to the Americas, ended up on the Pacific island of Fiji. According to researchers,
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