International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Why in the News? What are Big Cats? Basis about the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Objectives and Core Functions Governance Structure and Institutional Mechanisms Ecological and Conservation Significance of Big Cats Challenges in Big Cat Conservation
Zoopharmacognosy
Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals use natural substances like plants, soils, and insects to treat their own illnesses and injuries.
Turtles
Turtles are slow-moving animals with a hard shell that protects their body, flippers or legs, and a long lifespan. The Red-eared slider is a common pet turtle.
Warm-blooded animals
Warm-blooded animals have the ability to maintain a constant body temperature in any kind of environment. They are also known as endotherms.
Zoology
Zoology is a branch of biology that studies animal life. Scientists who work in this field are called zoologists
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is one of the most beautiful birds in this world. The bird is also known as the tunki. It is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests. These colourful creatures reside in the Andes Mountains of South America. These birds have wonderful pompom-shaped crests atop their beaks. They nest among the rocks in order to hide their extraordinary appearance that […]
Abyssinian Cat
Abyssinian Cat was a cat bred in England and soon became a popular breed in Europe and America. These cats are considered to be the most intelligent, highly curious, and energetic. What’s in a name? These friendly smart cats earned their name in the 19th century when British soldiers fighting in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) brought home kittens bought from […]