Is the bird flu virus inching closer to humans?

IANS | April 29, 2024 6:38 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) While there is no record to date of sustained human-to-human bird flu transmission, the recent virus mutations show it may be inching closer to humans, according to health experts on Monday.

Leopard sighted near Hyderabad airport

IANS | April 28, 2024 6:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 28 (IANS) A leopard was sighted near the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Sunday.

Ailing lioness dies in Gorakhpur Zoo

IANS | April 2, 2024 5:44 AM

Gorakhpur, April 2 (IANS) Mariam, a lioness in the Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park in Uttar Pradesh's Gorkhpur, died on Monday, said officials.

Humans spread more viruses to animals: Study

IANS | March 25, 2024 6:00 PM

London, March 25 (IANS) Humans frequently spread viruses to wild and domestic animals, increasing their risk of disease, finds a study, challenging the long-held theory that humans are a sink for viruses.