Tagged : animals
Worlds birds shrinking due to global warming
Washington, March 13 - ANI: A new study by scientists has shown that many birds in the world, particularly in North America, are shrinking, in response to warmer temperatures. In biology, there is a general rule of thumb that animals tend to become smal.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 13:36 | Read More
Washington, March 13 - ANI: A new study by scientists has shown that many birds in the world, particularly in North America, are shrinking, in response to warmer temperatures. In biology, there is a general rule of thumb that animals tend to become smal.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 13:36 | Read More
Vision originated 600 mln yrs ago in sea-dwelling hydra
Washington, March 12 - ANI: A team of scientists at UC (University of California) Santa Barbara have discovered that vision originated in the hydra, a member of an ancient group of sea creatures, about 600 million years ago. Hydra are simple animals t.......
Published : Friday 12 Mar 2010 12:47 | Read More
Washington, March 12 - ANI: A team of scientists at UC (University of California) Santa Barbara have discovered that vision originated in the hydra, a member of an ancient group of sea creatures, about 600 million years ago. Hydra are simple animals t.......
Published : Friday 12 Mar 2010 12:47 | Read More
PETA urges people to avoid fish-eating in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 10 - ANI: Activists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have appealed people in Tamil Nadu to desist from the habit of eating fish, as it is a risk to human health for the chemical toxins, besides suffering of the anim.......
Published : Wednesday 10 Mar 2010 21:40 | Read More
Chennai, March 10 - ANI: Activists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have appealed people in Tamil Nadu to desist from the habit of eating fish, as it is a risk to human health for the chemical toxins, besides suffering of the anim.......
Published : Wednesday 10 Mar 2010 21:40 | Read More
Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve
London, March 8 - ANI: One of the worlds experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve. According to a report in the Guardian, the expert in question is Simon Stuart, cha.......
Published : Monday 08 Mar 2010 13:01 | Read More
London, March 8 - ANI: One of the worlds experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve. According to a report in the Guardian, the expert in question is Simon Stuart, cha.......
Published : Monday 08 Mar 2010 13:01 | Read More
Conserving and restoring moorlands can slow down climate change
Washington, March 7 - ANI: Scientists have stressed that conserving and restoring the moorlands is important because they are some of the rarest habitats in the world, home to extremely rare animals and plants, and can also slow down climate change. Seve.......
Published : Sunday 07 Mar 2010 10:16 | Read More
Washington, March 7 - ANI: Scientists have stressed that conserving and restoring the moorlands is important because they are some of the rarest habitats in the world, home to extremely rare animals and plants, and can also slow down climate change. Seve.......
Published : Sunday 07 Mar 2010 10:16 | Read More
'Sustainable development need of hour'
Pointing out that an estimated 81 species of animals and 38 species of birds were endangered in India, an expert Friday said protection of the environment through sustainable development was crucial........
Published : Friday 05 Mar 2010 16:11 | Read More
Pointing out that an estimated 81 species of animals and 38 species of birds were endangered in India, an expert Friday said protection of the environment through sustainable development was crucial........
Published : Friday 05 Mar 2010 16:11 | Read More
'Biotechnology developments averse to animal welfare'
An animal welfare organisation Thursday expressed concern over the latest developments in biotechnology, as a result of which genomes of farm animals are modified to propagate certain traits........
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 16:54 | Read More
An animal welfare organisation Thursday expressed concern over the latest developments in biotechnology, as a result of which genomes of farm animals are modified to propagate certain traits........
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 16:54 | Read More
PFA activists protest against elephants killing
Guwahati, Mar 4 - ANI: Activists of People For Animals (PFA), a voluntary forum working for the welfare of the animals staged a protest against the recurring accidents of elephants being knocked down by trains in a region that they contend is a corridor f.......
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 15:55 | Read More
Guwahati, Mar 4 - ANI: Activists of People For Animals (PFA), a voluntary forum working for the welfare of the animals staged a protest against the recurring accidents of elephants being knocked down by trains in a region that they contend is a corridor f.......
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 15:55 | Read More
How plants identify and block invading bacteria
Washington, March 4 - ANI: A new study is trying to understand how plants defend themselves from bacterial infections, which may help scientists understand how people and other animals could be better protected from such pathogens. The study observed .......
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 14:49 | Read More
Washington, March 4 - ANI: A new study is trying to understand how plants defend themselves from bacterial infections, which may help scientists understand how people and other animals could be better protected from such pathogens. The study observed .......
Published : Thursday 04 Mar 2010 14:49 | Read More
Analysis of Chinese terracotta stallions points to horse castration 2000 years ago
Wellington, March 3 - ANI: A study of the terracotta horses within the tomb of a Chinese emperor has revealed that many of the animals had no testicles, pointing to the possibility of the castration of horses some 2000 years ago. According to a report i.......
Published : Wednesday 03 Mar 2010 14:58 | Read More
Wellington, March 3 - ANI: A study of the terracotta horses within the tomb of a Chinese emperor has revealed that many of the animals had no testicles, pointing to the possibility of the castration of horses some 2000 years ago. According to a report i.......
Published : Wednesday 03 Mar 2010 14:58 | Read More
Desert ant in Tunisia first animal known to navigate by stereo smell
London, March 2 - ANI: In a new research, scientists have discovered that desert ants in Tunisia are the first animals known to navigate by stereo smell. According to a report by BBC News, the research was carried out by Dr Markus Knaden and colleague.......
Published : Tuesday 02 Mar 2010 16:19 | Read More
London, March 2 - ANI: In a new research, scientists have discovered that desert ants in Tunisia are the first animals known to navigate by stereo smell. According to a report by BBC News, the research was carried out by Dr Markus Knaden and colleague.......
Published : Tuesday 02 Mar 2010 16:19 | Read More
Pammie writes letter to Canada PM requesting annual seal hunt ban
London, Mar 01 - ANI: Pamela Anderson has requested Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper to stop the country's annual seal hunt. The actress along with spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals dropped a letter to the leader in a m.......
Published : Monday 01 Mar 2010 16:56 | Read More
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London, Mar 01 - ANI: Pamela Anderson has requested Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper to stop the country's annual seal hunt. The actress along with spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals dropped a letter to the leader in a m.......
Published : Monday 01 Mar 2010 16:56 | Read More
