Spiny-Tailed Lizards: Native to western India and crucial for local ecology, these lizards are a protected species and cannot be kept as pets. Jungle Cats: Though sometimes sold as house cats, jungle ...

The cat nobody recognises The jungle cat has no spots, no dramatic rosettes, and no interest in being noticed. It is a plain, ...

Orangutans, rare reptiles and other exotic animals are popping up in India, suggesting the country is becoming a major destination for trafficked wildlife.

Sangai: The dancing deer with distinctive antlers having a low brow tine is found in India’s Manipur Asiatic Lion: The animal of pride and powerful roars with a fold of skin running to the belly, and ...

Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling ...

Cows.I was taught that in India, cows are sacred animals. I thought that because they provide nutritious milk, plow fields, ...

Watching wild animals can be exhilarating, educational and a richly rewarding experience. But spotting wildlife and keeping them in sight is often challenging. So wildlife researchers are increasingly ...

Scientists in India have described a new species of colourless, subterranean earthworm eel after its discovery began with an unlikely clue: a short video posted on TikTok. In 2024, researchers came ...

In India, the exotic pet trade is increasing the risk of zoonotic disease spillovers, as close contact with imported wild animals creates repeated opportunities for dangerous pathogens to jump to ...