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Topic: Animals

Global media analyses India’s ‘animal problems’ & the right to a legible doctor’s prescription

Bloomberg looks at Indian govt's efforts to hasten approval of hydroelectric projects by 'outsourcing geological investigations'.

Over 300 animals ‘missing overnight’, there’s something fishy going on at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo

City-based NGO Swazon has moved the Calcutta High Court alleging 'gross administrative negligence' at the British-era zoo, one of the country's oldest.

Butterflies mimic each other’s flight patterns to evade predators, finds study

Study was carried out by researchers at the University of York. They filmed the flight patterns of 351 butterflies from 38 different species.

Odisha Nandankanan Zoo set to receive cheetahs, lions & more from Dubai under exchange programme

Zoo officials have signed an agreement with Dubai Safari Park in UAE to bring these exotic animals and birds to India.

How remote animal tracking can allow humanity to be better protected from natural disasters

Apart from insights into animal behaviour and physiology, biologging allows scientists to access remote locations that are otherwise difficult to study.

Indians bit off more than they can chew. Many pandemic pet dogs homeless now

From an average of five adoptions a month in 2020, new homes for pets have fallen to just one or two now. Adoption agencies are toughening clauses.

Inequality is not confined to humans. Animals are divided by privilege, too

A study published in the Journal of Behavioural Ecology has found that mammals, fish, birds and even insects benefit from inherited wealth and abilities.

Sampling DNA from air could help track animals, transform wildlife monitoring

Two groups of researchers sampled DNA from the air in two European zoos and discovered a wealth of genetic material, including from animals outside the zoo and meat fed to animals.

There’s more to being vegan than plant-based meat. It’s not as healthy as you think

While there is no denying the obvious benefits of plant-based meats, a lot is blown out of proportion. We need a sharp eye to bust the myths.

Why Indian leopards switched from ‘healthy salad’ to ‘risky junk’

In ‘Leopard Diaries’, Sanjay Gubbi writes that unlike the tiger, the leopard is not a choosy eater — but what it eats usually is fast running out where it lives in India.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.