Munias: Species like the scaly-breasted munia, despite being sold as pets, are legally protected and cannot be kept as pets in India. Bonnet Macaques: Known for their challenging behavior, bonnet ...

It is forbidden to own some snake species without the necessary permits, particularly those that are indigenous to India, such as pythons and cobras. The Wildlife Protection Act provides protection ...

The Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill. Brendan Buck, former ...

India’s love affair with pets is undeniable. Ranked fifth globally in pet ownership, we are increasingly enamoured by the rise of gourmet pet treats and puppy playdates. Pet parents in India are more ...

Red sand boas are often illegally traded due to superstition. Keeping them as pets is punishable under Indian wildlife laws to curb illegal wildlife trafficking. Owls are protected species in India, ...

Bengaluru is the most pet-friendly city in India, with its closest competitor being Mumbai, according to a 2019 survey conducted by Lana Paws Survey. It also appears to be a city where people are ...

In a heartening example of wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Department of Udhampur district, along with local villagers, successfully rescued an injured owl from Khagote village in the Ramnagar ...

Test your eyesight with a challenging optical illusion that requires you to spot the real owl among soft toys in just 7 seconds. Focus on subtle differences in texture and eye color to ...

In addition to the suffering caused to rodents by rodenticides, there is also the potential risk of secondary poisoning, for example to barn owls, as in this instance, and pet cats. The RSPCA ...

Indians have been inclined toward birds for a long time. Birds are very popular as pets in India. They are adorable, interactive, intelligent, and friendly- well-suited companions. And they are very ...

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and weighing 35-55 grams, it is a proficient predator, hunting insects and ...