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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Celebrate Christmas In The Sun: 10 Dreamy Indian Spots For A Warm Holiday
Are you looking for a warm Christmas getaway in India? Explore the top 10 sunny destinations, for a perfect escape this holiday season.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Amyra Dastur's "Aquatic Adventure" In Maldives At This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Featured Sea Turtles And Coral Reefs
Amyra Dastur shared her "once-in-a-lifetime" experience when she went scuba diving in Maldives
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IIT Mandi Study Deploys Robots To Unravel Homing Behaviour In Animals
IIT Mandi Study: The team explored animals' ability to return home, significantly seen among pigeons, sea turtles, salmon, monarch butterflies, and more after activities like migration or foraging.
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Delhi Police Arrests Man, Recovers 100 Turtles, Half Of Them Endangered
Police said they recovered 50 Indian Roofed turtles, 45 Black Spotted Pond turtles, three Indian Eye turtles, and two Indian Softshell turtles from the possession of Ghaziabad resident Bheem.
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UP Police Arrests Smuggler With 100 Turtles
100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other extinct species on Tuesday.
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6 "Ninja Turtle Gang" Members Arrested In Malaysia, Tortoises Seized
Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the "Ninja Turtle Gang" and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday.
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Highest Number Of Sea Turtles Released Into Sea In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has released the highest number of sea turtles into the Bay of Bengal, as the nesting season for the marine species came to an end.
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'Tsar Mangal' - Russia's Response To Ukraine's Drone Attacks On Tanks
Drones have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine, with cheap, unmanned ground/aerial vehicles taking out tanks worth several thousand dollars.
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11 Dead, 10 Injured After Truck Hits Bus Carrying Devotees In UP
At least 11 people died and 10 were injured after a truck turned turtle on top of a bus carrying devotees to Uttarakhand on Saturday late at night, said police.
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5 Killed As Car Carrying Wedding Guests Meets With Accident In Agra: Cops
Five wedding guests were killed and three others injured after their car collided with a divider here and turned turtle, police said on Sunday.
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WWE Championship Belt, Paternity Test Report: Bizarre Things People Left Behind In Uber Cabs
The 2024 Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of riders most commonly forgotten and most unique lost items.
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This Turtle Species Dates Back To The Time Of Dinosaurs, Bureaucrat Shares Video
The video shows workers gently releasing newly hatched Olive Ridley turtles into the sea in Chennai.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Celebrate Christmas In The Sun: 10 Dreamy Indian Spots For A Warm Holiday
Are you looking for a warm Christmas getaway in India? Explore the top 10 sunny destinations, for a perfect escape this holiday season.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
-
Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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Amyra Dastur's "Aquatic Adventure" In Maldives At This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Featured Sea Turtles And Coral Reefs
Amyra Dastur shared her "once-in-a-lifetime" experience when she went scuba diving in Maldives
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IIT Mandi Study Deploys Robots To Unravel Homing Behaviour In Animals
IIT Mandi Study: The team explored animals' ability to return home, significantly seen among pigeons, sea turtles, salmon, monarch butterflies, and more after activities like migration or foraging.
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Delhi Police Arrests Man, Recovers 100 Turtles, Half Of Them Endangered
Police said they recovered 50 Indian Roofed turtles, 45 Black Spotted Pond turtles, three Indian Eye turtles, and two Indian Softshell turtles from the possession of Ghaziabad resident Bheem.
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UP Police Arrests Smuggler With 100 Turtles
100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other extinct species on Tuesday.
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6 "Ninja Turtle Gang" Members Arrested In Malaysia, Tortoises Seized
Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the "Ninja Turtle Gang" and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday.
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Highest Number Of Sea Turtles Released Into Sea In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has released the highest number of sea turtles into the Bay of Bengal, as the nesting season for the marine species came to an end.
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'Tsar Mangal' - Russia's Response To Ukraine's Drone Attacks On Tanks
Drones have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine, with cheap, unmanned ground/aerial vehicles taking out tanks worth several thousand dollars.
-
11 Dead, 10 Injured After Truck Hits Bus Carrying Devotees In UP
At least 11 people died and 10 were injured after a truck turned turtle on top of a bus carrying devotees to Uttarakhand on Saturday late at night, said police.
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5 Killed As Car Carrying Wedding Guests Meets With Accident In Agra: Cops
Five wedding guests were killed and three others injured after their car collided with a divider here and turned turtle, police said on Sunday.
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WWE Championship Belt, Paternity Test Report: Bizarre Things People Left Behind In Uber Cabs
The 2024 Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of riders most commonly forgotten and most unique lost items.
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This Turtle Species Dates Back To The Time Of Dinosaurs, Bureaucrat Shares Video
The video shows workers gently releasing newly hatched Olive Ridley turtles into the sea in Chennai.
