In 1867, Canterbury released 40 house sparrows to eat crop pests; within 15 years New Zealand was poisoning the birds and paying bounties after they began stripping grain crops

The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society liberated 40 sparrows in 1867. (Picture: Birds of the world) The house sparrow was brought to New Zealand in 1867 to help farmers deal with crop-eating insects, but the small bird soon became a problem of its own. Within a few years, while it grew in numbers, it also began damaging […]

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Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: ‘When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small’

Indian musician Pritesh Walia shares his experience of ICE detention for 14 days and thanks the music fraternity for rallying behind his release. Jazz musician Pritesh Walia, who was arrested by ICE for alleged visa overstay, released a video announcing that he was back home on bond while his immigration case was still going on. […]

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Two pairs of North American raccoons were released in Germany’s Kassel, today it is called the ‘raccoon capital of Europe’ with a population of around 30,000 animals and a disturbed public life

Raccoons are loved by some, despised by others. Some feed them nearby their homes and others keep weapons ready at their disposal. But in Germany they hold a reputation that exceeds any. Labelled as “bandits,” due to the distinctive black strip across their eyes, they regularly make headlines for breaking into hospitals, zoos, power plants […]

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In 1859, Australia released 13 rabbits for hunting. Decades later, they created one of the world’s worst invasive species crises | World News

When European rabbits arrived in Australia in the 19th century, they were brought in as familiar game animals for hunting rather than as a threat to the environment. Within decades, however, their population exploded across the continent. With few natural predators and the ability to adapt to a wide range of landscapes, rabbits spread from […]

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First Trailer Released for Robert Eggers’ ‘Werewulf’ Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson |

The actor leads Robert Eggers’ latest gothic horror film as the mysterious creature at the centre of the 13th-century tale.Image credit (X) Robert Eggers has unveiled the first trailer for his latest horror period piece, ‘Werewulf ‘, which will arrive in theatres on December 25. The movie reunites the cast and director from the Christmas […]

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Maharashtra FYJC Round 2 admissions 2026: Vacant seat list to be released tomorrow; check key details

Maharashtra FYJC Round 2 admissions 2026 The Maharashtra School Education Department is set to begin the second round of the First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process on June 6 with the release of the vacant seat list for junior colleges across the state.The vacant seat matrix will help students understand how many seats are […]

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Chudthebuilder Bond Offer: ChudTheBuilder may be released after reported $1M bond offer from crypto casino “Duel”

ChudTheBuilder may soon be released from jail after a surprising development in his ongoing legal case. A judge has revealed that a third party has come forward to pay his $1 million bond, which could allow him to leave custody while his trial continues. The news has quickly spread online, especially because of who is […]

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