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Mystery behind how spiders catch their prey solved

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 16:14

Spider webs reach out and grab airborne prey and particles thanks to electrostatic glue that coats their surface, a new study has revealed.

Humans not smarter than animals: Experts

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 16:12

Humans have been deceiving themselves for thousands of years that they are smarter than the rest of the animal kingdom, despite growing evidence to the contrary, scientists say.

Neanderthals, like humans, may have organized their living spaces

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:24

Researchers have found that Neanderthals used to organize their living spaces in ways that were familiar to modern humans, a discovery that once again shows similarities between the close cousins.

Raveena Tandon trying to be `more vegetarian`

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 19:16

Raveena Tandon is turning more animal-friendly. After adopting two stray puppies and rescuing a monkey, she is now trying to cut down her intake of non-vegetarian food.

Make butchering of animals at slaughterhouse least cruel: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 20:57

The Supreme Court Thursday said animals at a slaughterhouse should be butchered with minimum of cruelty in line with the relevant act.

27 animals died during `The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey` filming

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 15:07

27 animals had died while filming the hit movie ` The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey`, according to a report.

Barn owl nestlings identify siblings by individual calls

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 17:01

Barn owl nestlings have remarkably individual calls, which helps them recognize their siblings, research has revealed.

Great tits use `predator-specific` calls to warn each other

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 15:07

Researchers have found that the Great tits use different combinations of notes in their calls to communicate information about predators.

Imran Khan awarded for standing up against dog abuse

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:46

Imran Khan has been awarded by animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for stopping a trainer from hitting a canine on his film set.

Monkeys can locate objects without more than a sideways glance

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 12:36

A new research has claimed that monkeys, like humans, are able to ascertain where objects are located without much more than a sideways glance.

Ensure no animal is used for campaign purpose: EC to Rajasthan officials

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:28

The Election Commission has directed all district election officers to ensure that no animal is used for electioneering purposes by any candidate in poll-bound Rajathan.

Ban on elephants` performance in circuses

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 19:54

The Animal Welfare Board of India decided to stop registering elephants for performing in circuses in view of the cruelties and abuse subjected to the animals, PETA India officials said Friday.