Fossilised birds found in wall of 177-year-old school

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 18:20

Fossils of 17 birds were found buried in a wall during renovation of a 177-year-old school building here, with the Zoological Survey of India suggesting that they are the remains of a species of crows.

133 new animal species discovered in 2012

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 13:54

The most significant discovery was that of a flightless bird in the Great Nicobar Islands of Andamans as a new bird species is rarely found.

Scientists discover 133 new fauna species in India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12:05

Scientists have discovered 133 new species of fauna in India and amoung the most significant is a bird - yet to be named - found in the Great Nicobar Island.