When the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the construction of five animal crossings over Goregaon-Mulund Link Road last September, the move was rightly welcomed as being both appropriate and progressive. It is expected that these crossings will help to dramatically bring down the incidence of roadkills. Image courtesy: Montana Department of Transportation Victims of roadkill:…
Continue reading →Turn a tap on and pure honey starts dipping from a beehive into a jar. Incredible, right? But this has become a reality, thanks to a decade-long effort by an Australian father-son duo. Harvesting honey is tedious work. You blow smoke to sedate the bees, squash some that try to sting you, squeeze and spoil…
Continue reading →A veterinary doctor reaching out to help at uncommon hours and reaching remotest areas may be a common news, but it is rare when a vet visits neighbouring islands piloting a self-made plane. Here is the story of Dr. Scott Sims, a vet in Kauai Island, who has not only changed the life of animals…
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