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

After rabbits and squirrels, deer in several parts of the US have been seen with tumour-like warts on their bodies. People have reported seeing the mutated creatures and taken photos as proof. Officials have warned residents to stay away from these animals, as this might cause health issues. The creatures have been spotted from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest. Images of the affected creatures on social media show tumour-like growth on the entire body of the deer that have been seen in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. While the rabbits are infected by the cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV), the deer are also affected by a similar papilloma virus called the deer cutaneous fibroma, or deer warts. The virus is being transmitted between deer across the US, and experts have warned that it is spreading fast in the summer. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/a-virus-is-creating-frankenstein-rabbits-in-colorado-residents-warned-leave-them-alone-1755083203075">LEAVE THEM ALONE: A virus is creating horned 'Frankenstein' rabbits in Colorado, entire Midwest at risk</a>&nbsp;The virus is carried by ticks and mosquitoes to healthy animals, passing it into their bloodstream and infecting them. Warm weather promotes their growth, which is why more infected deer can be seen in the coming weeks. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said, "Papillomas are most frequently seen during the late summer and into the fall, probably due to increased biting insect activity during this time of year." The animals can also get infected through direct contact with each other. However, it is rarely fatal as the warts grow out and fall off after some time. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-no-regrets-danish-woman-explains-why-she-donated-daughter-s-pony-to-feed-zoo-predators-1754909488635">Denmark woman donates daughter’s pony after Zoo asked people for pets to feed lions</a><h2>Can the deer virus spread to humans?</h2>The virus being seen in deer is part of the same family of viruses, known as papillomaviruses. They affect the skin and mucous membranes in humans and cause conditions like warts, plantar warts, and genital warts. Some strains are also known to lead to certain cancers. However, the disease in deer is species-specific and cannot reach humans because of how the virus attaches itself to the host. But the ticks can pass on other diseases, like Lyme Disease. Experts say that the temperature changes are triggering the spread of such diseases in places where they were never seen before.&nbsp;<h2>What is going on with rabbits and squirrels?</h2>"Frankenstein" rabbits have been seen in Fort Collins, Colorado, and more of them can make an appearance in the Midwest. The animals have black spikes on their face and mouth, which is a tumour caused by the Shope papilloma virus. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) warned people to stay away from the infected animals.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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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 rabbits and squirrels, deer in several parts of the US have been seen with tumour-like warts on their bodies. People have reported seeing the mutated creatures and taken photos as proof. Officials have warned residents to stay away from these animals, as this might cause health issues. The creatures have been spotted from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest. Images of the affected creatures on social media show tumour-like growth on the entire body of the deer that have been seen in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. While the rabbits are infected by the cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV), the deer are also affected by a similar papilloma virus called the deer cutaneous fibroma, or deer warts. The virus is being transmitted between deer across the US, and experts have warned that it is spreading fast in the summer. Also Read: LEAVE THEM ALONE: A virus is creating horned 'Frankenstein' rabbits in Colorado, entire Midwest at risk The virus is carried by ticks and mosquitoes to healthy animals, passing it into their bloodstream and infecting them. Warm weather promotes their growth, which is why more infected deer can be seen in the coming weeks. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said, "Papillomas are most frequently seen during the late summer and into the fall, probably due to increased biting insect activity during this time of year." The animals can also get infected through direct contact with each other. However, it is rarely fatal as the warts grow out and fall off after some time. Also Read: Denmark woman donates daughter’s pony after Zoo asked people for pets to feed lions Can the deer virus spread to humans? The virus being seen in deer is part of the same family of viruses, known as papillomaviruses. They affect the skin and mucous membranes in humans and cause conditions like warts, plantar warts, and genital warts. Some strains are also known to lead to certain cancers. However, the disease in deer is species-specific and cannot reach humans because of how the virus attaches itself to the host. But the ticks can pass on other diseases, like Lyme Disease. Experts say that the temperature changes are triggering the spread of such diseases in places where they were never seen before. What is going on with rabbits and squirrels? "Frankenstein" rabbits have been seen in Fort Collins, Colorado, and more of them can make an appearance in the Midwest. The animals have black spikes on their face and mouth, which is a tumour caused by the Shope papilloma virus. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) warned people to stay away from the infected 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.

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

Marine animals make noise in the ocean, and it changes depending on their diet and the climate. A study has found that over the years, the symphony created by blue and fin whales has decreased in number, National Geographic reported. Scientists say the underwater songs offer a window into the ocean world, and how marine species are impacted by human activity. A 51-kilometre-long cable stretching from the California coastline along the seafloor and 3,000 feet below the surface has a two-inch metal cylinder at one end. This hydrophone, an underwater microphone, captures the sounds of the ocean and the creatures that live in it. In a study published earlier this year, John Ryan, a biological oceanographer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, stated that the hydrophone picked up clear patterns in whale song across seasons and years over six years in the central California Current Ecosystem. The whale songs started in July 2015, and over the years, no change was observed in the songs of Humpback whales. However, blue and fin whales were not singing as much. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455">Alien world discovered thriving in total darkness 31,000 feet below the ocean</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629">'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</a> &nbsp;<h2>Heatwave killed krill, favoured prey of blue whales</h2>The primary reason for this, according to the study, is the change in their diet and the availability of kill triggered by climate change and the warming oceans. Humpbacks feed on a range of prey and adapt when certain types of food fall in number. However, the blue and fin whales mostly only eat krill, and the heat had triggered a fall in their population. This left these creatures with hardly anything to eat, and so they weren't singing as much. The recordings were made during a massive marine heatwave. The krill had died as a result of this, besides an observable change in ocean chemistry, which led to toxic algae blooming in the region. “It caused the most widespread poisoning of marine mammals ever documented. These were hard times for whales,” says Ryan. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/this-bacteria-poops-gold-1753533034684">Nature's weirdest ALCHEMIST! This tiny microbe eats poison poops pure gold</a> &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-has-two-new-seasons-and-it-is-not-good-news-for-our-planet-1753761418702">Earth has two new seasons, and it is not good news for our planet</a><h2>Blue whales couldn't sing when hungry</h2>The study showed that during the heatwave, blue whale vocalisations dropped by nearly 40 per cent because of a collapse in krill and anchovy populations. Ryan says they weren't singing because they were spending all their time looking for food. "It’s like trying to sing while you're starving," he said. Starting from 2013, and stretching into the next few years, a mass of warm water spread from Alaska to Mexico. The average ocean temperatures increased by more than 4.5°F. Called The Blob, it covered 3,218 kilometres of area in the Pacific Ocean. This led to krills vanishing all of a sudden. Since they form the foundation of the marine food network, it triggered a huge problem. Blue whales had almost nothing entering their stomachs when gallons of water entered their mouth. Scientists say this is cause for concern and a massive problem unfolding in the world's oceans amid climate change.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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. 

Marine animals make noise in the ocean, and it changes depending on their diet and the climate. A study has found that over the years, the symphony created by blue and fin whales has decreased in number, National Geographic reported. Scientists say the underwater songs offer a window into the ocean world, and how marine species are impacted by human activity. A 51-kilometre-long cable stretching from the California coastline along the seafloor and 3,000 feet below the surface has a two-inch metal cylinder at one end. This hydrophone, an underwater microphone, captures the sounds of the ocean and the creatures that live in it. In a study published earlier this year, John Ryan, a biological oceanographer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, stated that the hydrophone picked up clear patterns in whale song across seasons and years over six years in the central California Current Ecosystem. The whale songs started in July 2015, and over the years, no change was observed in the songs of Humpback whales. However, blue and fin whales were not singing as much. Also Read: Alien world discovered thriving in total darkness 31,000 feet below the ocean Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Heatwave killed krill, favoured prey of blue whales The primary reason for this, according to the study, is the change in their diet and the availability of kill triggered by climate change and the warming oceans. Humpbacks feed on a range of prey and adapt when certain types of food fall in number. However, the blue and fin whales mostly only eat krill, and the heat had triggered a fall in their population. This left these creatures with hardly anything to eat, and so they weren't singing as much. The recordings were made during a massive marine heatwave. The krill had died as a result of this, besides an observable change in ocean chemistry, which led to toxic algae blooming in the region. “It caused the most widespread poisoning of marine mammals ever documented. These were hard times for whales,” says Ryan. Also Read: Nature's weirdest ALCHEMIST! This tiny microbe eats poison poops pure gold Also Read: Earth has two new seasons, and it is not good news for our planet Blue whales couldn't sing when hungry The study showed that during the heatwave, blue whale vocalisations dropped by nearly 40 per cent because of a collapse in krill and anchovy populations. Ryan says they weren't singing because they were spending all their time looking for food. "It’s like trying to sing while you're starving," he said. Starting from 2013, and stretching into the next few years, a mass of warm water spread from Alaska to Mexico. The average ocean temperatures increased by more than 4.5°F. Called The Blob, it covered 3,218 kilometres of area in the Pacific Ocean. This led to krills vanishing all of a sudden. Since they form the foundation of the marine food network, it triggered a huge problem. Blue whales had almost nothing entering their stomachs when gallons of water entered their mouth. Scientists say this is cause for concern and a massive problem unfolding in the world's oceans amid climate change.

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's oceans.&nbsp;

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!


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 behaviours!

7 Cat Behaviours That Might Surprise You

A cafe in Florida is drawing crowds with its adorable and friendly capybaras. Visitors can pay $49 for a half-hour cuddle session, or $99 for a full hour of up-close interaction with not just capybaras, but also skunks and armadillos.

Florida’s viral Capybara cafe lets you play with exotic animals for $49

In a troubling incident in Madhya Pradesh, seven elephants have died within two days, prompting veterinarians to suspect poisoning as the cause. The alarming deaths have raised concerns among wildlife officials and conservationists, who are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Efforts are underway to determine the source of the poison and prevent further losses, as the state grapples with protecting its elephant population amid growing environmental challenges.

Madhya Pradesh: 7 Elephants Dead in Two Days

A new study now shows that alcohol occurs naturally in nearly every ecosystem on Earth. Thus, making it likely that most animals that feast on sugary fruits and nectar, imbibe the intoxicating substance on a regular basis.

Alcohol Consumption Abundant in Natural World

A tragic accident happened in Sri Lanka where the elephants collided with train. Two of the elephants were dead instantly leaving one severely injured. Watch the report to know more.

Sri Lanka: Two Elephants Killed In Train Collision

The celebration of Halloween is incomplete without pumpkin, Rhino family was seen enjoying this seasonal fruit. Watch to know more.

Baby Rhinoceros Seen Squashing Pumpkin

Scientists have for the first time made a remarkable discovery of animal life beneath the seafloor at a depth of 2,500 metres. The discovery of animals close to the deep hydrothermal vent systems challenged the theory that just microbes inhabit the subseafloor region and suggested that more of Earth's crust is likely to harbour complex lifeforms.

Scientists have for the first time made a remarkable discovery of animal life beneath the seafloor at a depth of 2,500 metres. The discovery of animals close to the deep hydrothermal vent systems challenged the theory that just microbes inhabit the subseafloor region and suggested that more of Earth's crust is likely to harbour complex lifeforms. This discovery has proved that life begins to thrive even in the most extreme environments and has increased hopes for finding life beyond Earth. How did scientists find animal life beneath the seafloor? The macroscopic life was discovered by a team of researchers beneath the deep ocean's seafloor which is one of the most extreme environments of Earth. The study was published in Nature Communications and the remotely operated vehicle SuBastian was used on the research vessel Falkor (too) by the team to identify the animals. Also Read: An ancient sunk seafloor beneath Pacific is impacting Earth's interior. Here's how The investigation was carried out by the team around 8,250 feet (2,515 metres) beneath the sea across the eastern Pacific Ocean floor. “Our discovery shows us that animal life in the ocean is not restricted to what we see on the seafloor surface, but that animal life extends into the shallow ocean’s crust,” said study co-author Sabine Gollner, who is a researcher at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, while speaking to Gizmodo. “The extent of the subseafloor cavities—horizontally and how deep they reach—is not known yet. The subseafloor habitat could be also very important for the succession at hydrothermal vents, as the seafloor and subseafloor habitats are connected," Gollner added. What kind of animals were found by scientists? In the discovery, the scientists found animals like tubeworms which were wriggling through cavities in the subseafloor. The team specifically found the tubeworms R. pachyptila and O. alvinae and the mussels B. thermophilus besides polychaete worms and limpets. Also Read: Dozens of massive craters discovered in Lake Michigan. No, asteroids didn't make them “The study of the subseafloor biosphere for animal life has just begun,” stated the team in the paper. “These efforts will lead to a better understanding of hydrothermal vent biogeochemistry, ecology, and evolution and its impact on global biodiversity, and connectivity, potentially leading to better management of seafloor surface and crustal subseafloor hydrothermal vents," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Living animals found under the ocean floor at depth of 2,500 metres, hint at possibility of alien life

A canine unit that detects illegal wildlife and wildlife products was launched at the bole international airport. Wildlife trafficking in ethiopia has been so rampant that the government looks defeated in handling the menace

Ethiopia: Troubling Trend in Efforts to Combat Wildlife Crime

In a heartwarming tradition, Catholic pet owners in Peru brought their animals to church to receive blessings during a special ceremony. Held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the event saw a variety of pets, from dogs and cats to birds and guinea pigs, being blessed by priests. The ceremony is a beloved annual event, symbolizing the deep bond between humans and animals and celebrating the role pets play in the lives of their owners. The blessings are believed to bring protection, good health, and well-being to the cherished animals.

Peruvian Catholics Bring Pets To Church For Blessing Ceremony

It was a special day at Shanghai wild animal park where three giant pandas celebrated their birthdays together under the loving gaze of fans. The pandas enjoyed a special birthday Feast with handmade bamboo toys and beds. Watch to know more.

Giant Pandas Enjoy Special Birthday Feast

As bird flu cases are dominating the headline, the US state of California has now reported two human cases of infection. who were in close contact with animals at a dairy facility. Earlier, bird flu outbreak has been found in Vietnam which killed a string of animals including the big cats such as panthers, lions, tigers etc.

First Animals, Now Humans: Bird Flue Cases On Rise

A 22-kilogram king penguin chick - pesto - that weighs more than both his parents combined has become a social media star -- garnering 1.9 billion views. Pesto is waddling his way into hearts of visitors at sea life Melbourne aquarium.

Heavyweight Penguin Chick Becomes Global Star

World Rhino Day 2024 celebrates the global efforts to protect rhinos and raise awareness about the challenges they face, from poaching to habitat loss. In this video, we highlight the conservation initiatives around the world, the progress made in safeguarding these magnificent animals, and what more can be done to ensure their survival.

World Rhino Day 2024: Day Highlights Global Effort To Protect Rhinos | World Of Africa

The birth of a rare mountain Bongo calf is celebrated by people across UK. Listed as an endangered species the Bongos are facing near extinction. Watch to know more.

Mountain Bongo born in UK Zoo after 15 years

In a shocking incident, a school in Britain has allowed a child to officially identify himself as a wolf, as per a report by The Daily Mail.

According to the report, the secondary school pupil is believed to suffer from "species dysphoria", which is a condition in which someone claims that a different species has taken over their body. The school teachers have also extended their support to the claim of the youngster.

This seems to be a common trend in Britain where various schoolchildren are believed to be taking over the personalities of creatures like foxes, dragons, birds, snakes, sharks and even dinosaurs.

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Speaking about the condition with The Daily Mail, clinical neuropsychologist Dr Tommy MacKay said, "There is no such condition in science as 'species dysphoria'. It's not surprising that we are seeing this in an age when many people want to identify as something other than they are."&nbsp;

"Now we have a council which appears to accept at face value that a child identifies as a wolf, rather than being told to snap out of it and get to grips with themselves, which would be the common-sense approach," he added.

<h2>Children join groups like 'furries' and identify themselves with 'animal persona'</h2>

The official documents reveal&nbsp;how a school in Scotland, in the first-known case, has recognised that a student is identifying himself as an animal.

According to the local authority, the student&nbsp;belonged to a group known as "furries" and identified himself with "animal persona".&nbsp;

The council stated that it offered "personal support" and "more specific support" from a "wellbeing worker", which included help with learning and counselling, and added, "There is very little specific guidance on species dysphoria."

The council explained that it followed Scottish government guidance called Getting It Right For Every Child (Girfec) and they used the "wellbeing wheel" to support students irrespective of the challenges.

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Speaking about the issue, Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher said, "Teachers who are already under significant pressure due to SNP cuts should not feel like they have to tiptoe around issues in the classroom."

"With all the other challenges facing schools, ministers should ensure that teachers feel confident that they can take a common-sense approach when these situations occur," they added.

According to the report, there is no guidance to formulate any plans to specifically support people who have claimed to suffer from species dysphoria.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a shocking incident, a school in Britain has allowed a child to officially identify himself as a wolf, as per a report by The Daily Mail. According to the report, the secondary school pupil is believed to suffer from "species dysphoria", which is a condition in which someone claims that a different species has taken over their body.

In a shocking incident, a school in Britain has allowed a child to officially identify himself as a wolf, as per a report by The Daily Mail. According to the report, the secondary school pupil is believed to suffer from "species dysphoria", which is a condition in which someone claims that a different species has taken over their body. The school teachers have also extended their support to the claim of the youngster. This seems to be a common trend in Britain where various schoolchildren are believed to be taking over the personalities of creatures like foxes, dragons, birds, snakes, sharks and even dinosaurs. Also Read: Search intensifies for man-eater wolves as number of injured rises to 34 in UP's Bahraich Speaking about the condition with The Daily Mail, clinical neuropsychologist Dr Tommy MacKay said, "There is no such condition in science as 'species dysphoria'. It's not surprising that we are seeing this in an age when many people want to identify as something other than they are." "Now we have a council which appears to accept at face value that a child identifies as a wolf, rather than being told to snap out of it and get to grips with themselves, which would be the common-sense approach," he added. Children join groups like 'furries' and identify themselves with 'animal persona' The official documents reveal how a school in Scotland, in the first-known case, has recognised that a student is identifying himself as an animal. According to the local authority, the student belonged to a group known as "furries" and identified himself with "animal persona". The council stated that it offered "personal support" and "more specific support" from a "wellbeing worker", which included help with learning and counselling, and added, "There is very little specific guidance on species dysphoria." The council explained that it followed Scottish government guidance called Getting It Right For Every Child (Girfec) and they used the "wellbeing wheel" to support students irrespective of the challenges. Also Read: Wolf caught after attacks kill 9 people in India's Uttar Pradesh in 45 days. What is 'Operation Bhediya?' Speaking about the issue, Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher said, "Teachers who are already under significant pressure due to SNP cuts should not feel like they have to tiptoe around issues in the classroom." "With all the other challenges facing schools, ministers should ensure that teachers feel confident that they can take a common-sense approach when these situations occur," they added. According to the report, there is no guidance to formulate any plans to specifically support people who have claimed to suffer from species dysphoria. (With inputs from agencies)

Shocking! British school allows a child to identify himself as a wolf. Here's why

Do 'electric eels', as the name suggests, can actually produce electricity? The science involving these aquatic hunters has made many people curious as some have tried to understand if this species can actually give you a jolt.

<h2>What are electric eels?</h2>

Electric eels are not “true” eels which are discovered in the order Anguilliformes. These species belong to the Gymnotiformes order&nbsp;which is also called as knifefishes.

Electric eels appear similar to carp&nbsp;and catfish, however, their elongated bodies and tapered tails make their movement through the waters swift.&nbsp;

Their body shapes help them in hunt and survive in the river ecosystems of South America.

Once an electric eel fully grows it can be 2.5 metres (8 feet) in length and 20 kilogrammes (45 pounds) in weight which makes them predators in their environment.

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These electric eels are air breathers and fulfil 80 per cent of their oxygen needs by the intake of air into their mouths.

Because of this, these eels are able to thrive in&nbsp;oxygen-poor waters.&nbsp;

<h2>Are electric eels able to produce electricity?&nbsp;</h2>

The electric eels have three unique organs which help in the generation of electricity.

Each of these organs is filled with nearly 6,000 specific cells called electrolytes.

These electrolytes are able to discharge power when the eel feels threatened or when it attacks a potential prey.

“Electric eels are like living batteries. They have stacks of modified muscle cells called electrocytes, which have both a positive and a negative side,” said Dr Rupert Collins, who is a Senior Curator of Fishes at the&nbsp;Natural History Museum, London.

“When the cells are triggered, they discharge an electrical impulse into the surrounding water, making electric eels living, breathing generators of electricity," he added.

The scientists have not been able to understand how the electric eel manages to generate electric shocks and not hurt themselves in the process.&nbsp;

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It is, however, believed that the water absorbs most of the electrical current around the eel.&nbsp;

Generally, the eel is able to generate nearly 600 volts of electricity but at times they have been able to produce 860 volts, as per a study.&nbsp;

If a human gets a shock from an electric eel, it can lead to severe respiratory difficulties and can also stop the heart.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Do 'electric eels', as the name suggests, can actually produce electricity? The science involving these aquatic hunters has made many people curious as some have tried to understand if this species can actually give you a jolt.

Do 'electric eels', as the name suggests, can actually produce electricity? The science involving these aquatic hunters has made many people curious as some have tried to understand if this species can actually give you a jolt. What are electric eels? Electric eels are not “true” eels which are discovered in the order Anguilliformes. These species belong to the Gymnotiformes order which is also called as knifefishes. Electric eels appear similar to carp and catfish, however, their elongated bodies and tapered tails make their movement through the waters swift. Their body shapes help them in hunt and survive in the river ecosystems of South America. Once an electric eel fully grows it can be 2.5 metres (8 feet) in length and 20 kilogrammes (45 pounds) in weight which makes them predators in their environment. Also Read: Free diver drops 65 feet into ocean to see at what point he will 'start sinking' These electric eels are air breathers and fulfil 80 per cent of their oxygen needs by the intake of air into their mouths. Because of this, these eels are able to thrive in oxygen-poor waters. Are electric eels able to produce electricity? The electric eels have three unique organs which help in the generation of electricity. Each of these organs is filled with nearly 6,000 specific cells called electrolytes. These electrolytes are able to discharge power when the eel feels threatened or when it attacks a potential prey. “Electric eels are like living batteries. They have stacks of modified muscle cells called electrocytes, which have both a positive and a negative side,” said Dr Rupert Collins, who is a Senior Curator of Fishes at the Natural History Museum, London. “When the cells are triggered, they discharge an electrical impulse into the surrounding water, making electric eels living, breathing generators of electricity," he added. The scientists have not been able to understand how the electric eel manages to generate electric shocks and not hurt themselves in the process. Also Read: Global superbug crisis: 40 million lives at risk over next 25 years, warns study It is, however, believed that the water absorbs most of the electrical current around the eel. Generally, the eel is able to generate nearly 600 volts of electricity but at times they have been able to produce 860 volts, as per a study. If a human gets a shock from an electric eel, it can lead to severe respiratory difficulties and can also stop the heart. (With inputs from agencies)

These eels are electric. Here's how they can generate electricity

A woman in Malaysia was left bloodied and traumatised after a gang of otters savaged her while she was on her routine jog. The&nbsp;victim was jogging through&nbsp;Tanjung Aru Recreation Park in Sabah when she was ambushed by at least eight 'not-so-cute' otters.&nbsp;

Mariasella Harun (40) said she tried to fight off the animals for at least five to 10 minutes before other joggers came to her aid. However, she had been badly battered and bruised by the little creatures till then.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harun said the otters came at her in a pack after jumping out of a drain in the park around 6 am local time.&nbsp;

“Suddenly, I saw something emerging from the drain next to KGC. At first, I thought it was a cart, but the creature jumped out and bit me while I was running, and there were many of them," Harun was quoted as saying by MalayMail.&nbsp;

“At first, I thought it was a cat, but the creature jumped out and bit me while I was running, and there were many of them. I could not even stand up when it happened,” she added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Family of otters spotted routinely&nbsp;</h2>

According to authorities, a family of otters, comprising six adults and two cubs, has frequently been spotted in the park where they hunt for fish in the lake.&nbsp;

The wildlife department said although otter sightings are common, it was the first instance when a human was attacked by these animals.&nbsp;

“We received reports of the incident and were informed that the otters had entered through a damaged part of the gate, which has now been repaired,” Roland Niun, director of the Sabah Wildlife Department said.&nbsp;

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Niun said otters typically visited the park in the morning and evenings and left the area quickly, which is popular among joggers.&nbsp;

“They inhabit the surrounding areas with abundant water sources—swamps, drains, and ditches,” he added.

Despite their cute and cuddly features, otters have teeth and jaws that can easily crack open a shellfish. They can weigh up to 14kg and grow up to four feet, including their tail.&nbsp;

The adoption of otters as household pets has been a growing trend in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A woman in Malaysia was left bloodied and traumatised after a gang of otters savaged her while she was on her routine jog. The victim was jogging through Tanjung Aru Recreation Park in Sabah when she was ambushed by at least eight 'not-so-cute' otters.

A woman in Malaysia was left bloodied and traumatised after a gang of otters savaged her while she was on her routine jog. The victim was jogging through Tanjung Aru Recreation Park in Sabah when she was ambushed by at least eight 'not-so-cute' otters. Mariasella Harun (40) said she tried to fight off the animals for at least five to 10 minutes before other joggers came to her aid. However, she had been badly battered and bruised by the little creatures till then. Harun said the otters came at her in a pack after jumping out of a drain in the park around 6 am local time. “Suddenly, I saw something emerging from the drain next to KGC. At first, I thought it was a cart, but the creature jumped out and bit me while I was running, and there were many of them," Harun was quoted as saying by MalayMail. “At first, I thought it was a cat, but the creature jumped out and bit me while I was running, and there were many of them. I could not even stand up when it happened,” she added. Watch | Otters dig through ice to stay cool × Family of otters spotted routinely According to authorities, a family of otters, comprising six adults and two cubs, has frequently been spotted in the park where they hunt for fish in the lake. The wildlife department said although otter sightings are common, it was the first instance when a human was attacked by these animals. “We received reports of the incident and were informed that the otters had entered through a damaged part of the gate, which has now been repaired,” Roland Niun, director of the Sabah Wildlife Department said. Also read | Scientists resolve mystery of why otters stay warm in cold surroundings Niun said otters typically visited the park in the morning and evenings and left the area quickly, which is popular among joggers. “They inhabit the surrounding areas with abundant water sources—swamps, drains, and ditches,” he added. Despite their cute and cuddly features, otters have teeth and jaws that can easily crack open a shellfish. They can weigh up to 14kg and grow up to four feet, including their tail. The adoption of otters as household pets has been a growing trend in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. (With inputs from agencies)

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There are several ways in which living organisms on Earth reproduce, and sex is just one of the methods. Some reproduce by simply splitting themselves in twos and fours, and some do not need a partner to reproduce at all. So, have you ever wondered, which were the animals that were the first ever to use&nbsp;sex as a method for reproduction?

Humans? No. Some other mammals? no again. Birds and bees? Nah.&nbsp;

Scientists have been fascinated by the question, and had posited that sexual reproduction existed since animals came into being on planet Earth, which is around 800 million years ago.

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And probably the first to use sexual reproduction&nbsp;are, wait for it, sponges.

The relatives of our humble bathroom sponge lived in the ocean, and some spunge species could reproduce sexually. But wait, how did scientists reach the conclusion that they were the first animals known to use sex for reproduction? 
 
In 2021, it was reported that scientists had identified the oldest fossil ever recorded. It was of a sponge, dating back at least 890 million years. Recovered from&nbsp;Northwest Territories of Canada, they were classified as part of&nbsp;keratose demosponges, or horny sponges. The sponges are known to reproduce both sexually and asexually.

Their sexual reproduction, though, is done in a rather 'detached manner': sperm and eggs are released into water, which then combine to form new organisms. 
 
Actual sexual intercourse or copulation for reproduction is thought to have been used for the first time by some types of fish, according to an article in LiveScience.

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"The earliest evidence of intimate sexual reproduction using copulation is from placoderm fishes of the Devonian period," LiveScience quoted&nbsp;John Long, a palaeontology professor at Flinders University in Australia, as saying. 
 
Devonian period runs from&nbsp;419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago.

"Microbrachius dicki" is one such fish, said Long, who wrote&nbsp;The Dawn of the Deed: The Prehistoric Origins of Sex.&nbsp;Microbrachius dicki males used claspers to inseminate females internally and the females had "reciprocal genital plates," as revealed in fossils, according to LiveScience.

But wait, the story is not over. Even before animals existed in their varied and full-fledged form, sexual reproduction was happening, when we change the definition not to include actual copulation.

That was done through a process called meiosis. Meoisois is defined by the National Human Genome Research Institute of the US as "a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm)."

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This form of meiosis was present in several eukaryotes. Now, what are eukaryotes?

We are all eukaryotes: from fungi to plants to animals, basically every organism with a nucleus in their cells.

The first eukaryotes to have meisois as a process of reproduction- meaning sexual reproduction- may have existed some 2 billion years ago in the form of bacteria, said the LiveScience article 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

There are several ways in which living organisms on Earth reproduce, and sex is just one of the methods. Some reproduce by simply splitting themselves in twos and fours, and some do not need a partner to reproduce at all.

There are several ways in which living organisms on Earth reproduce, and sex is just one of the methods. Some reproduce by simply splitting themselves in twos and fours, and some do not need a partner to reproduce at all. So, have you ever wondered, which were the animals that were the first ever to use sex as a method for reproduction? Humans? No. Some other mammals? no again. Birds and bees? Nah. Scientists have been fascinated by the question, and had posited that sexual reproduction existed since animals came into being on planet Earth, which is around 800 million years ago. Also read: Hurricane Debby blows 25 packets of cocaine onto Florida beach And probably the first to use sexual reproduction are, wait for it, sponges. The relatives of our humble bathroom sponge lived in the ocean, and some spunge species could reproduce sexually. But wait, how did scientists reach the conclusion that they were the first animals known to use sex for reproduction? In 2021, it was reported that scientists had identified the oldest fossil ever recorded. It was of a sponge, dating back at least 890 million years. Recovered from Northwest Territories of Canada, they were classified as part of keratose demosponges, or horny sponges. The sponges are known to reproduce both sexually and asexually. Their sexual reproduction, though, is done in a rather 'detached manner': sperm and eggs are released into water, which then combine to form new organisms. Actual sexual intercourse or copulation for reproduction is thought to have been used for the first time by some types of fish, according to an article in LiveScience. Also read: Woman learns acupuncture using online videos, induces heart failure in her patient "The earliest evidence of intimate sexual reproduction using copulation is from placoderm fishes of the Devonian period," LiveScience quoted John Long, a palaeontology professor at Flinders University in Australia, as saying. Devonian period runs from 419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago. "Microbrachius dicki" is one such fish, said Long, who wrote The Dawn of the Deed: The Prehistoric Origins of Sex. Microbrachius dicki males used claspers to inseminate females internally and the females had "reciprocal genital plates," as revealed in fossils, according to LiveScience. But wait, the story is not over. Even before animals existed in their varied and full-fledged form, sexual reproduction was happening, when we change the definition not to include actual copulation. That was done through a process called meiosis. Meoisois is defined by the National Human Genome Research Institute of the US as "a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm)." Watch: Visuals of protesters looting things, lying on Sheikh Hasina's bed in her residence go viral This form of meiosis was present in several eukaryotes. Now, what are eukaryotes? We are all eukaryotes: from fungi to plants to animals, basically every organism with a nucleus in their cells. The first eukaryotes to have meisois as a process of reproduction- meaning sexual reproduction- may have existed some 2 billion years ago in the form of bacteria, said the LiveScience article (With inputs from agencies)

First animals to ever have sex were not what you would have expected

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them.&nbsp;

In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell.&nbsp;

The researchers carried out the test of the algae which was present on the shore of Lough Neagh in&nbsp;Northern Ireland and found how disgusting such blooms can be.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the tests carried out on the blooms, many of them were found filled with bacteria which was primarily related to faeces from humans and livestock.

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Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's School of Biological Sciences lead author Dr Neil Reid said, "These results confirm Lough Neagh as "hypertrophic" which is the worst category of waterway nutrient pollution, indicative of decades of agricultural, industrial and domestic runoff."

<h2>Blue-green algae create a unique class of toxins which even impact humans: Study</h2>

According to scientists, the blue-green algae is present almost everywhere water is present but is known to thrive in warm and still bodies like ponds and lakes.&nbsp;

The algae also create a unique class of toxins which impact humans but nothing much is known about it.&nbsp;

The algae have been linked to the deaths of animals and high doses of the toxins can lead to liver damage and attack the nervous system in humans.&nbsp;

The blooms in reservoirs and lakes have led to the sickening of hundreds of people and officials in some areas have been routinely closing the bodies of water and putting warning signs.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help

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"Our results are consistent with claims of faecal contamination of Lough Neagh and its tributaries, most likely from farm livestock and human-effluent wastewater treatment plants," said Dr Reid.

A combination of nutrient analysis, satellite imagery, gene sequencing and toxin profiling to characterise the unprecedented harmful algal bloom has been used by the researchers.&nbsp;

"No one wants our environment full of potentially nasty bacteria and harmful toxins, so we need to look forward and prioritise ecological restoration and recovery," Dr Reid added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them. In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell.

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them. In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell. The researchers carried out the test of the algae which was present on the shore of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland and found how disgusting such blooms can be. In the tests carried out on the blooms, many of them were found filled with bacteria which was primarily related to faeces from humans and livestock. Also Read: Japanese man turned dog now gets himself a 'dog' best friend: Watch Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's School of Biological Sciences lead author Dr Neil Reid said, "These results confirm Lough Neagh as "hypertrophic" which is the worst category of waterway nutrient pollution, indicative of decades of agricultural, industrial and domestic runoff." Blue-green algae create a unique class of toxins which even impact humans: Study According to scientists, the blue-green algae is present almost everywhere water is present but is known to thrive in warm and still bodies like ponds and lakes. The algae also create a unique class of toxins which impact humans but nothing much is known about it. The algae have been linked to the deaths of animals and high doses of the toxins can lead to liver damage and attack the nervous system in humans. The blooms in reservoirs and lakes have led to the sickening of hundreds of people and officials in some areas have been routinely closing the bodies of water and putting warning signs. Watch: Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help "Our results are consistent with claims of faecal contamination of Lough Neagh and its tributaries, most likely from farm livestock and human-effluent wastewater treatment plants," said Dr Reid. A combination of nutrient analysis, satellite imagery, gene sequencing and toxin profiling to characterise the unprecedented harmful algal bloom has been used by the researchers. "No one wants our environment full of potentially nasty bacteria and harmful toxins, so we need to look forward and prioritise ecological restoration and recovery," Dr Reid added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Scientists have now found new fossil records which tell us something about the animal kingdom and its existence on Earth which remained hidden for 2.1 billion years.&nbsp;

In the new study of fossils, scientists stumbled upon the mould-like unicellular organism, who were identified to be all complex life's common ancestor on Earth and is likely to have existed a billion years ago than what was earlier estimated.

Till now, it was believed that animals first came into existence on Earth around 1.5 billion years ago.&nbsp;

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However, a team of scientists from Cardiff University found that the evidence of the ecosystem had been present in the Franceville Basin near Gabon on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa more than 1.5 billion years earlier.

The study, which was presented in Precambrian Research, spoke about a volcanic activity which is likely to have happened underwater after the collision of two continents and led to the creation of a nutrient-rich 'laboratory' which became the base for the earliest experiments that led to complex biological evolution.&nbsp;

The paper, which was titled "Hydrothermal seawater eutrophication triggered local macrobiological experimentation in the 2100 Ma Paleoproterozoic Francevillian sub-basin."

<h2>Which organism came into existence first on Earth?</h2>

The microbial bacteria without a nucleus were identified to have existed 3.7 billion years ago which challenged the theory that animal organisms started existing 635 million years ago.&nbsp;

Speaking to BBC News, Cardiff University’s professor Ernest Chi said, “We’re saying, look, there’s fossils here, there’s oxygen, it’s stimulated the appearance of the first complex living organisms.”

“We see the same process as in the Cambrian period, 635 million years ago — it helps back that up. It helps us understand ultimately where we have all come from,” he added.

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"The availability of phosphorus in the environment is thought to be a key component in the evolution of life on Earth, especially in the transition from simple single-cell organisms to complex organisms like animals and plants," he further said.&nbsp;

"We already know that increases in marine phosphorus and seawater oxygen concentrations are linked to an episode of biological evolution around 635 million years ago. Our study adds another, much earlier episode into the record, 2.1 billion years ago," Chi said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists have now found new fossil records which tell us something about the animal kingdom and its existence on Earth which remained hidden for 2.1 billion years.

Scientists have now found new fossil records which tell us something about the animal kingdom and its existence on Earth which remained hidden for 2.1 billion years. In the new study of fossils, scientists stumbled upon the mould-like unicellular organism, who were identified to be all complex life's common ancestor on Earth and is likely to have existed a billion years ago than what was earlier estimated. Till now, it was believed that animals first came into existence on Earth around 1.5 billion years ago. Also Read: Sun is slowly penetrating and changing Earth's core. Here's how However, a team of scientists from Cardiff University found that the evidence of the ecosystem had been present in the Franceville Basin near Gabon on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa more than 1.5 billion years earlier. The study, which was presented in Precambrian Research, spoke about a volcanic activity which is likely to have happened underwater after the collision of two continents and led to the creation of a nutrient-rich 'laboratory' which became the base for the earliest experiments that led to complex biological evolution. The paper, which was titled "Hydrothermal seawater eutrophication triggered local macrobiological experimentation in the 2100 Ma Paleoproterozoic Francevillian sub-basin." Which organism came into existence first on Earth? The microbial bacteria without a nucleus were identified to have existed 3.7 billion years ago which challenged the theory that animal organisms started existing 635 million years ago. Speaking to BBC News, Cardiff University’s professor Ernest Chi said, “We’re saying, look, there’s fossils here, there’s oxygen, it’s stimulated the appearance of the first complex living organisms.” “We see the same process as in the Cambrian period, 635 million years ago — it helps back that up. It helps us understand ultimately where we have all come from,” he added. Watch: Earth slows down by 1.33 milliseconds "The availability of phosphorus in the environment is thought to be a key component in the evolution of life on Earth, especially in the transition from simple single-cell organisms to complex organisms like animals and plants," he further said. "We already know that increases in marine phosphorus and seawater oxygen concentrations are linked to an episode of biological evolution around 635 million years ago. Our study adds another, much earlier episode into the record, 2.1 billion years ago," Chi said. (With inputs from agencies)

THESE animals first came into existence on Earth not 1.5bn years ago but...

A rare canvas of rock art has been discovered hidden in the caves of Colombia's Amazon forest which tells us a different tale of early settlers.

The canvas of human history was found in the wilderness of the forest by an international team of researchers from the&nbsp;Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia and the&nbsp;University of Exeter.

The cave is located in the Serranía de la Lindosa, Cerro Azul which is a tabletop hill near the Guayabero River and has been an important part of the early humans who were in the Amazon.

On this hill are hidden multiple rock arts which serve as a testament to the beliefs and lives of the early settlers of the region.&nbsp;

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Associate Professor in Exeter’s Department of Archaeology and History Dr Mark Robinson said, “These rock art sites include the earliest evidence of humans in western Amazonia, dating back 12,500 years ago. As such, the art is an amazing insight into how these first settlers understood their place in the world and how they formed relationships with animals.”

<h2>Rock art reveals animals were not just dinner dishes of human but...</h2>

The detailed study of animal remains found in the excavations was carried out by the team and the artistic depictions were analysed which revealed an intriguing discrepancy.

Although the remains of the animal suggested that humans lived on various animals like mammals, reptiles, and even fish, it looked like the artists were not just painting the animals served on the dinner table.&nbsp;

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The researchers observed that the images of animals and humans suggested some species were revered and said to possess supernatural connections, which may have given birth to complex rituals.&nbsp;

Dr. Javier Aceituno, who is from Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, said, “The Indigenous people of Cerro Azul and the surrounding lands hunted and depicted a diverse array of animals from different ecologies – from aquatic fish to arboreal monkeys; terrestrial deer to aerial birds, both nocturnal and diurnal."

He added, “They had intimate knowledge of the various habitats in the region and possessed the relevant skills to hunt animals and harvest plants from each, as part of a broad subsistence strategy.”

(With inputs from agencies)

A rare canvas of rock art has been discovered hidden in the caves of Colombia's Amazon forest which tells us a different tale of early settlers. The canvas of human history was found in the wilderness of the forest by an international team of researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia and the University of Exeter.

A rare canvas of rock art has been discovered hidden in the caves of Colombia's Amazon forest which tells us a different tale of early settlers. The canvas of human history was found in the wilderness of the forest by an international team of researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Antioquia and the University of Exeter. The cave is located in the Serranía de la Lindosa, Cerro Azul which is a tabletop hill near the Guayabero River and has been an important part of the early humans who were in the Amazon. On this hill are hidden multiple rock arts which serve as a testament to the beliefs and lives of the early settlers of the region. Also Read: Chimpanzees hold 'conversations' just like humans, new study finds Associate Professor in Exeter’s Department of Archaeology and History Dr Mark Robinson said, “These rock art sites include the earliest evidence of humans in western Amazonia, dating back 12,500 years ago. As such, the art is an amazing insight into how these first settlers understood their place in the world and how they formed relationships with animals.” Rock art reveals animals were not just dinner dishes of human but... The detailed study of animal remains found in the excavations was carried out by the team and the artistic depictions were analysed which revealed an intriguing discrepancy. Although the remains of the animal suggested that humans lived on various animals like mammals, reptiles, and even fish, it looked like the artists were not just painting the animals served on the dinner table. Watch: Peru's alien mummies' 'Non-human' fingerprints leave experts puzzled The researchers observed that the images of animals and humans suggested some species were revered and said to possess supernatural connections, which may have given birth to complex rituals. Dr. Javier Aceituno, who is from Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, said, “The Indigenous people of Cerro Azul and the surrounding lands hunted and depicted a diverse array of animals from different ecologies – from aquatic fish to arboreal monkeys; terrestrial deer to aerial birds, both nocturnal and diurnal." He added, “They had intimate knowledge of the various habitats in the region and possessed the relevant skills to hunt animals and harvest plants from each, as part of a broad subsistence strategy.” (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists find rare rock art in caves of Amazon telling different tale of humans and animals

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