Birds have a dislike for women and seem to have a certain liking for men, according to a study. In five European countries, scientists found that when men approached the birds, they stayed on the ground for longer. But when women did the same, they flew away quickly. 

Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women

Pablo Escobar's hippos have become a nuisance in Colombia, threatening local species and villagers. The country has now approved a plan to kill the animals as all other methods to control their population have failed.

Colombia will kill Pablo Escobar's 80 'cocaine hippos'. Here's why

Chimpanzees are acting just like humans, and are turning against their own people. A study has found that after elderly leaders died, a power vacuum was created in a particular community, which led to killings and civil war. 

Chimpanzees are acting like humans and killing their own in civil wars, study finds

Seagull menace has taken over Scotland, where the birds are launching coordinated attacks on people in parks and city centres. During Easter egg hunts, at least 16 such incidents were reported in one place. The gulls are watching for opportunities and “repeatedly swooping” in. 

Seagulls are watching, waiting and staging coordinated attacks on humans

A heartwarming video has emerged from Ukraine where soldiers rescued a dog and a cat, and put them on a drone to send them to safety. Footage shows the cat and the dog coming out of a bag, who are now being taken care of.

VIDEO: Dog and cat take 12km drone trip as Ukrainian soldiers rescue them from war zone

In Utah, hunters have been told to kill as many mountain lions as they can. This is being done as part of a study. People are not happy with the aggressive approach which is being done keeping in mind the mule deer population.

Utah is aggressively culling cougars for a study. Critics call it 'an extermination campaign'

Seven dogs escaped from a meat factory in China, formed a military-style formation, walked through a highway and travelled 17 kilometres to return home. How did they know the route and where to go? This was made possible because of an “internal compass”.

How did Corgi and his friends know where to go? Dogs have an 'internal compass'

The world of camel beauty pageants has once again been rocked by controversy. Twenty camels were disqualified from the Beauty Show Festival in Al Musanaa, Oman, after officials found that the breeders had given them Botox injections.

20 camels found cheating at beauty pageant, disqualified for getting Botox to enhance their curves

Morocco is poisoning, shooting and burning stray dogs alive to clean the streets ahead of the 2030 World Cup, animal rights activists have alleged. They have shared photos of the atrocities with FIFA and are hoping action will be taken to protect the dogs. 

Morocco 'poisoning, shooting and burning' dogs alive ahead of 2030 World Cup, animal rights activists allege

Dogs of Ukraine could face a change on the genetic level because of the war in the country. Scientists have noticed physical changes in dogs near the frontline. They say the changes are similar to what is expected in large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.

War-hit dogs of Ukraine are experiencing natural disaster-scale changes

“Ghost hogs” are running wild near the Fukushima nuclear plant. Their genes show an evolution that has jumped several generations because the wild boars mated with the domestic pigs. The finding shows how a world without humans fast forwards evolution.

The nuclear hogs of Fukushima have skipped generational evolution. Here's why

Scientists are judging the cognitive abilities of horses in Norway and Sweden to understand their emotional needs. They are being taught a symbol language to ask them whether they would like a blanket. Here is why it matters.

Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why

A cow in Austria has become famous for using tools, in her case, a long-handled brush, to scratch herself. Scientists say this is the first evidence of cattle using tools. Seeing Veronika fit a brush in her mouth has led scientists to wonder what else cattle can do. 

Meet Veronika the cow, who can fit a brush in her mouth to SCRATCH THAT ITCH

At Poland's Wroclaw Zoo, a 22 kg deer took on a 1,800 kg rhino in a fight to show who is in charge and release built-up energy. The video of the animals butting heads has garnered millions of views on social media. Find out who won the bout. 

22kg deer butts heads with 2,000kg rhino at Polish zoo. See who won | VIDEO

A spider species that has gone in reverse during evolution has left scientists stumped. This Dysdera tilosensis has reduced its DNA content by half, something that should not have happened, going by the current rules of life.

Creature that has chomped down on its DNA by half is evolving in reverse

A seven-legged octopus was found on a Scottish beach in late November, with all its body parts scattered in different places. Researchers are puzzled as to how it reached the shore since it typically lives in the sea at depths of 1,600 feet and more.

Fragments of seven-legged giant with 20 inch arms wash ashore in Scotland. It is a...

Wild pigs in California have turned blue, and authorities are pointing to a poisonous chemical used to kill rodents. The pigs are likely feeding on dead animals, which is leading to indirect contamination. Hunters have been warned not to use game meat. 

Don't eat game meat: Warnings issued as hunters stumble upon 'neon blue' wild pigs in California

Mississippi is on high alert after a herpes-infected lab monkey escaped following a vehicle crash that released several primates into the wild. Law enforcement and health officials have launched a dramatic hunt to recapture the animal before the virus spreads. This terrifying real-life chase has reignited fears of viral outbreaks linked to laboratory incidents. From containment zones to biohazard teams, authorities are racing against time to secure the area. Stay tuned as we track the latest updates from the ground on this unfolding biological emergency.

Panic! Dangerous Monkeys On The Loose In Mississippi 

This list shows creatures from different environments. These 5 rare animals whose names start with 'W' have unique roles and features. Reading this will help you understand nature better.

Wild wonders: Meet 5 rare animals whose names starting with 'W'

As China faces record-breaking heat, zoos in Shanghai are going all out to protect their animals. From air-conditioned panda rooms and icy treats for red pandas to pool time for elephants and dolphins, here’s how zookeepers are keeping their animals cool and safe amid soaring temperatures.

Shanghai heatwave: Ice, mist & AC for suffering animals

Deer with warts all over their body have been spotted in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The condition is caused by a virus that also affects humans. How does it spread, and can the deer infect humans?

After 'Frankenstein' rabbits and 'zombie' squirrels, deer with warts trigger panic in US

Since ancient times, several animals have been witnessed acting strangely just before disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Let's find out the top five animals that sense the disaster before it arrives.

THESE animals can detect natural disasters before they strike | IN PICS

Blue whales sing, and so do humpbacks. But one of these creatures is going quiet. They are hungry and scouting for food leaves them with little time to sing. Scientists say this is a serious sign of things to come and tells a sad story unfolding in the world oceans. 

Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world

Do you have a furry, purring mystery living with you? While you might think you've got your feline friend all figured out, cats are full of delightful (and sometimes baffling) quirks. Prepare to be surprised by these common cat behaviors!


7 Cat Behaviours That Might Surprise You

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Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women

Colombia will kill Pablo Escobar's 80 'cocaine hippos'. Here's why

Chimps are acting like humans and killing their own in civil wars, study finds

Seagulls are watching, waiting and staging coordinated attacks on humans

VIDEO: Dog and cat take 12km drone trip as Ukrainian soldiers rescue them

Utah is culling cougars for a study. Critics call it 'extermination campaign'

How did Corgi and his friends know where to go? Dogs have an 'internal compass'

20 camels cheated at beauty pageant. They were disqualified for getting Botox

Morocco 'poisoning, shooting and burning' dogs en masse for 2030 World Cup

War-hit dogs of Ukraine are experiencing natural disaster-scale changes

The nuclear hogs of Fukushima have skipped generational evolution. Here's why

Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why

Meet Veronika the cow, who can fit a brush in her mouth to SCRATCH THAT ITCH

22kg deer butts heads with 2,000kg rhino at Polish zoo. See who won | VIDEO

Creature that has chomped down on its DNA by half is evolving in reverse

Fragments of seven-legged giant with 20 inch arms wash ashore in Scotland

Don't eat game meat: Warnings issued as wild pigs in California turn 'neon blue'

Panic! Dangerous Monkeys On The Loose In Mississippi

Wild wonders: Meet 5 rare animals whose names starting with 'W'

Shanghai heatwave: Ice, mist & AC for suffering animals

After 'Frankenstein' rabbits and 'zombie' squirrels, deer with warts seen in US

THESE animals can detect natural disasters before they strike

Ghostly silence from blue whales an ominous sign for the world

7 Cat Behaviours That Might Surprise You