Though Coimbatore had been getting rain, there had been no impact on the water level in the Siruvani Reservoir. As of January 15, the water level stood at 37.92 feet, against the full reservoir level of 49.50 feet. Sources in the civic body said that the fall in water level was on account of the release of water through an ungated spillway. And, with this water it would be difficult to meet the city’s water needs in the coming months. … [Read more...] about Coimbatore sees very high rainfall
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Across China: 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 Across China: World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Quiz: All about Scotland
3. The National animal of Scotland is quite unique, and one can even say it is so well protected no one has ever seen it! According to ancient tradition this animal was the natural enemy of the lion, and the lion was a symbol adopted by the English royals. This prompted Robert the Bruce to adopt its enemy as the Scottish National Animal in the late 1300s. What animal is this that you would most probably see in a kids cartoon but not in any zoo? … [Read more...] about Quiz: All about Scotland
World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Easily recognized by black patches around their eyes, over the ears and across their round body, giant pandas often live in the mountains of Sichuan Province as well as Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. From 2016 to 2020, the population of wild giant pandas in China has risen to 1,864, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. … [Read more...] about World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look