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Homeowners are increasingly embracing Vastu Shastra decor, with crystal animal figurines like elephants, turtles, and owls believed to usher in positivity, stability, and wisdom. These statues, placed strategically, are thought to balance energies, attract good fortune, and enhance relationships, offering a blend of spiritual significance and aesthetic appeal to modern living spaces.

Summer mowing poses a significant threat to backyard wildlife, including rabbits, turtles, ground-nesting birds, toads, frogs, and snakes. These creatures often hide in tall grass, making them vulnerable to mower blades. Simple precautions like walking the yard beforehand, raising mower decks, and adjusting mowing times can protect these animals.

Researchers Find New Reptile Species

DGP Harish Gupta inaugurates new Coastal Security Police facility

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings are emerging at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. This mass hatching follows nesting by over two lakh turtles. Forest officials and volunteers are ensuring the safety of the baby turtles. Predators are being kept away and nearby industries are dimming lights. Researchers and the public are witnessing this natural event.

Forest ranger trainees from Madhya Pradesh witnessed the mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles at the Rushikulya rookery. The 34 officers gained hands-on knowledge in wildlife conservation and forest management during their visit. They observed thousands of hatchlings emerging and beginning their journey to the sea, a significant event following the recent mass nesting period.

Forest officials in Kendrapada apprehended two individuals, seizing 10 kg of spotted deer meat, a weapon, and traps. The poachers confessed to killing the animal on Friday night and were planning to sell the venison. They were produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. Environmentalists highlight the challenges faced by wildlife due to summer scarcity, making them vulnerable.

Scientists are studying the sex ratio of Olive Ridley hatchlings emerging from Rushikulya river, following a mass hatching event. This year's analysis is crucial as sand temperatures, influenced by climate change, are known to affect hatchling sex. Local efforts and industrial cooperation helped minimize mortality during the event.

A tragic accident on NH-58 near Modinagar claimed two young lives and left three others injured. A Maruti Swift car collided with the divider early Thursday morning. Police suspect driver fatigue and high speed led to the crash. The vehicle overturned multiple times. The victims were returning to Meerut from Ghaziabad. Investigations are ongoing.

The makers of director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian's musical horror comedy film 'Karakkam' have announced that their film will now hit screens on May 28 this year.

For over two decades, Titanoboa held the title of the largest snake. However, recent discoveries in India of Vasuki Indicus fossils suggest it might be larger. While Vasuki's estimated length rivals Titanoboa's, Titanoboa snake likely held the edge in sheer mass, making it a close contest between these ancient giants.

A young boy, Wylie Brys, discovered a significant dinosaur fossil at a Texas construction site while searching for shark teeth. This find led to the excavation of a unique, armoured nodosaurid from the Late Cretaceous period. The new species, named Ferropectis brysorum, highlights the rich paleontological history hidden beneath modern landscapes.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the environmental clearance for Pipavav port expansion in Gujarat, questioning environmentalists' stance on development projects. The court emphasized the necessity of infrastructure for national development, while allowing the environmentalist to approach the NGT again with specific objections.

A viral underwater video captures an unusual encounter between a diver and a sea turtle. The turtle repeatedly approached the diver, exhibiting behavior described as 'weird' and 'obsessed,' culminating in a physical interaction. This peculiar event has garnered millions of views and sparked diverse online reactions, with some viewers sharing similar unexpected wildlife encounters.