By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi There is a type of “tourist” who comes to India to steal our treasures. Not the same one who takes away old statues from temples, coins and antiques. This one takes our insects. We have not bothered… Read More »Rise in Smuggling of Insects in India
In October 2016, PM Nawaz Sharif approved creation of an endowment fund for migratory birds including the MacQueen’s bustard – also known as the Asian houbara. The fund will initially be capitalised by the finance division with a Rs 250… Read More »Fewer Migratory Birds Coming to Pakistan
Two Pakistani brothers live with more than 100 snakes slithering around their home. Hamza and Hassan Hussain say their fascination with the creatures took off after they watched the children’s cartoon ‘Jungle Book’. “We started when we were in our… Read More »Collecting Snakes in Karachi
Mawra Hocane Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane has been known for her love of cats. Mawra, who has now ventured into the Indian film industry, took to Instagram and posted a picture of her pet cat, quite some time ago. Mehwish… Read More »Pakistani Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Their Pets
Rabi Pirzada’s may have gained some recognition owing to her brief acting and singing stints, but there’s more to her than that what meets the eye. The Shor Sharaba beauty happens to be very fond of snakes. In fact, Pirzada’s bedroom is… Read More »Pakistani Actress Rabi Pirzada Loves Snakes
Like many schools across the United States, St. Mary’s, a small, public liberal arts college, is figuring out how to field increasing requests for animals by students with diagnosed mental health problems. Last fall it began allowing “comfort animals” for students like… Read More »Animals Give Us Comfort
By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi How weird human beings are. Ask a normal person to touch a snail and they recoil in horror. The body of the snail is long, moist and slimy. The slime that snails secrete is seen as… Read More »Facts about Snail Slime
By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Birds in tropical climates face predators- larger birds, mammals and snakes- who rob their nests, stealing eggs or killing chicks. In a study published in The American Naturalist, scientists report a novel nesting strategy adopted by… Read More »The Birds are Not Stupid
By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Animal con artists are so sophisticated that they make us look like amateurs. Mimicry – in appearance, scent, sound and behavior (for instance a harmless red milk snake will change its colors to look like a… Read More »Animal Con Artists
By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Twenty five years ago I wrote a quiz book called Wise and Wonderful published by Rupa. The idea was to get people familiar with the millions of wonderful things animals could do. So many years later… Read More »Amazing Abilities of Animals
