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Meerut Woman, Lover Murder Her Husband, Get Snake To Bite Body In Cover-Up Attempt
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
A woman and her lover murdered her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and then left a snake near his body to have the reptile's bites cover up their crime.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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On Camera, Man Calmly Pets Giant Cobra, Leaves Viewers Shocked
- Saturday April 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
It's an interaction you don't see very often, and when you do, it doesn't always go this way. A man sitting in front of a giant cobra and treating it like a friend.
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www.ndtv.com
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Crocodile Kills Beachgoer, Drags Victim Through Sea In Indonesia
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A crocodile fatally attacked and carried off a 51-year-old swimmer, Sadarwinata, at Talise Beach in Indonesia, prompting a rescue response and grim aerial footage capturing the reptile with the victim's body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Cambodia Is Saving Siamese Crocodile From Extinction
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey National Park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him. Inside is precious cargo -- a critically endangered Siamese crocodile.
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www.ndtv.com
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
- Wednesday January 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
- Monday January 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
- Thursday December 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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Video: 17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam
- Monday December 23, 2024
- India News | NDTV
A 17-feet-long python, weighing nearly 100 kg, was found in Assam's Silchar last week. The reptile was the largest ever to be discovered in human habitat in the Barak Valley.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Venomous Cape Cobra Found Under Pillow In South African Home
- Tuesday December 10, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A video shared online showcased Rossouw removing the dangerous snake, emphasizing the risks of wildlife encounters in residential areas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of Man Relaxing With A Giant Python Stuns Internet: "This Is Insane"
- Sunday December 8, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
While some were impressed by his composure around such a dangerous reptile, others expressed concern about the potential risks of keeping a large snake as a pet. .
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: UP Man Carries Crocodile On His Shoulder, Video Goes Viral
- Friday November 29, 2024
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Before carrying the crocodile on his shoulders, the forest department official tied the reptile's mouth and limbs with cloth and rope.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meerut Woman, Lover Murder Her Husband, Get Snake To Bite Body In Cover-Up Attempt
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
A woman and her lover murdered her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and then left a snake near his body to have the reptile's bites cover up their crime.
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www.ndtv.com
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Starts His First-Time Fatherhood at Philadelphia Zoo
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Philadelphia Zoo has long been active in Galápagos tortoise conservation—giants native to the Ecuadorian archipelago. Arriving in the zoo in the 1940s, it had never exhibited any inclination for mating. But lately, staff members paired him with a 35-year-old female called Estrella based on behavioral changes.
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www.gadgets360.com
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On Camera, Man Calmly Pets Giant Cobra, Leaves Viewers Shocked
- Saturday April 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
It's an interaction you don't see very often, and when you do, it doesn't always go this way. A man sitting in front of a giant cobra and treating it like a friend.
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www.ndtv.com
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Crocodile Kills Beachgoer, Drags Victim Through Sea In Indonesia
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A crocodile fatally attacked and carried off a 51-year-old swimmer, Sadarwinata, at Talise Beach in Indonesia, prompting a rescue response and grim aerial footage capturing the reptile with the victim's body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Cambodia Is Saving Siamese Crocodile From Extinction
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey National Park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him. Inside is precious cargo -- a critically endangered Siamese crocodile.
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www.ndtv.com
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
- Wednesday January 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
- Monday January 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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www.gadgets360.com
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
- Thursday December 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Video: 17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam
- Monday December 23, 2024
- India News | NDTV
A 17-feet-long python, weighing nearly 100 kg, was found in Assam's Silchar last week. The reptile was the largest ever to be discovered in human habitat in the Barak Valley.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Venomous Cape Cobra Found Under Pillow In South African Home
- Tuesday December 10, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A video shared online showcased Rossouw removing the dangerous snake, emphasizing the risks of wildlife encounters in residential areas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of Man Relaxing With A Giant Python Stuns Internet: "This Is Insane"
- Sunday December 8, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
While some were impressed by his composure around such a dangerous reptile, others expressed concern about the potential risks of keeping a large snake as a pet. .
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www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: UP Man Carries Crocodile On His Shoulder, Video Goes Viral
- Friday November 29, 2024
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Before carrying the crocodile on his shoulders, the forest department official tied the reptile's mouth and limbs with cloth and rope.
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www.ndtv.com