The videos have shown that the white panda was in good shape with lustrous fur, said Li Sheng, a researcher with Peking University and a specialist in bears. Li also explained that albinism exists in different vertebrate species and the albino mutation can inhibit melanin synthesis in an animal's body, making the animal appear white, golden-white or pastel golden. … [Read more...] about Across China: World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
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World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
The videos have shown that the white panda was in good shape with lustrous fur, said Li Sheng, a researcher with Peking University and a specialist in bears. Li also explained that albinism exists in different vertebrate species and the albino mutation can inhibit melanin synthesis in an animal's body, making the animal appear white, golden-white or pastel golden. … [Read more...] about World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Quiz: All about Scotland
1. On March 25, 1306, Robert the Bruce became the King of Scotland. King Edward of England waged war against him and made him an outlaw. Legend has it that he was close to despair and hiding in a cave during a storm when he saw an animal in the process of building something. It tried six times and failed and he realised he too had fought against the English six times and failed. On the seventh attempt it succeeded. This inspired him to continue fighting the English and he eventually won in 1314. Which was this animal that gave the Scots their greatest king? … [Read more...] about Quiz: All about Scotland
Highlights of PM Modi’s speech at vaccination drive
The Prime Minister congratulated the country for a united and brave fight against corona. He termed the Indian response to corona as one of self-confidence and self-reliance. He noted a determination of not to let the confidence weaken in every Indian. He dwelled at length on the contribution of doctors, nurses, para medical staff, ambulance drivers, ASHA workers, sanitation workers, police and other frontline workers who endangered their lives to save other. Some of them didn't even return to their homes as they lost their lives in the fight against the virus, noted a solemn Prime Minister. The frontline warriors brought hope in an environment of despondency and fear, today, by vaccinating them first, country is acknowledging their contribution with gratitude, PM Modi said. … [Read more...] about Highlights of PM Modi’s speech at vaccination drive
Stay away from rumours, PM Modi says during vaccine roll-out
The Prime Minister started his speech by paying compliments to the scientists who were associated with the development of the vaccines. He said, usually it takes years to prepare a vaccine but here, in such a short time, not one but two made-in-India vaccine were launched. The Prime Minister cautioned the people to be careful about not missing taking two doses. He said that there will be a gap of one month between the doses. He asked people to keep their guards up even after taking the vaccine as only two weeks after taking the second dose, human body will develop necessary immunity against Corona. … [Read more...] about Stay away from rumours, PM Modi says during vaccine roll-out