Wild fruit garden for monkey food courts, an initiative by FCRI in Telangana

Wild fruit garden for monkey food courts, an initiative by FCRI in Telangana

Monkeys are proving to be a growing menace in rural and urban areas of Telangana State. The Rhesus macaque, a common sight across the country, especially in hill stations and temple towns, has become a cause of concern in Telangana villages, as they raid crops and attack humans. Cities aren’t spared too, and instances of … Read more

Thirthahalli shaken after residents spot wild elephant

Thirthahalli shaken after residents spot wild elephant

A file photo of Thirthahalli. The wild elephant was spotted at Kuruvalli and adjacent areas, near Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district of Karnataka early morning on December 31, 2022. | Photo Credit: For representation only Residents of Thirthahalli were a bit shaken after some people spotted a wild elephant strolling near the town in Shivamogga district … Read more

Africa to be declared free of wild polio

Africa to be declared free of wild polio

Image copyright AFP Image caption Polio can only be prevented through immunisation Africa is to be declared free from wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission. Polio usually affects children under five, sometimes leading to irreversible paralysis. Death can occur when breathing muscles are affected by the paralysis. There is no … Read more