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An invasive species of feral pig could be helping to save Australia's native crocodiles. The saltwater crocodile has called Australia home for millions of years, but came close to extinction in the 1970s. Meanwhile, a species of feral pig arrived Down Under with European settlers in the 1700s - with recent estimates suggesting there are 24 million across the country. Feral pigs thrive in Australian wetlands and swamps - particularly in the north of the country - and have now spread across 40 per cent of Australia's land mass. Scientists blamed them for widespread habitat loss and for Australia having the world’s highest rate of mammal extinctions, the New York Times reports . But because they are the saltwater crocodiles' primary source of prey, the invasive pig species is being credited by some scientists for its increase in population. Saltwater crocodiles are thriving after coming close to extinction in the 1970s ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dr … [Read more...] about Invasive species of feral pigs help to save Australia’s native crocodiles

A hilarious video of a kangaroo attacking the gates of the Russian embassy in Australia has gone viral . It seems that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has gained another ally in the ongoing conflict with Russia after the marsupial was caught attempting to make its way into the building in the Australian capital of Canberra . Footage shows the kangaroo jumping up to the gates, as it stops to analyse what is in front. The animal can be seen kicking at the gates several times before it stops for a short breather. It seems like the grumpy kangaroo took out its anger on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine ( Image: Twitter) After struggling the first time round, the muscly animal then has another go at trying to fit through the gaps. However, it then admits defeat and hops off in a pretty comical fashion. The video, which was shared by journalist Bakhti Nishanov on Twitter , gathered hundreds of views. He added the caption: “Apparently a … [Read more...] about Hilarious clip shows ‘pro-Zelensky’ kangaroo attacking Russian embassy gates

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after a rebound on Wall Street, despite regional investor risks reflected in negative economic data out of China. The benchmark in Tokyo was little changed, erasing earlier gains, but indexes in South Korea and Australia gained. Hong Kong's benchmark slipped, while Shanghai shares rose. Falling oil prices are one positive factor for the region. In Japan, recent economic data have shown a recovery, but high rates of COVID-19 are fueling fears people will hold back on travel and other economic activity. Some analysts say stock prices haven't properly reflected real risks. “It doesn’t seem to matter what the news is, there is just a huge appetite to buy stocks. And to keep buying,” said Clifford Bennett, chief economist at ACY Securities. “Talk of the bottom having already been priced in seems somewhat … [Read more...] about Asian shares mostly higher, echoing Wall Street rebound

An invasive crayfish species that can reproduce around 1,000 eggs up to five times a year has been detected in Texas, according to state officials. Scientists from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley collected several specimens of the Australian redclaw crayfish ( Cherax quadricarinatus ) in the Brownsville area this year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) said in a statement. Between January and February, the researchers collected three specimens from an apartment complex pond that connects to a nearby resaca—bodies of water found in parts of Cameron County that are former channels of the Rio Grande. After these findings, TPWD aquatic biologist Archis Grubh examined several sites in the area in July, finding an additional three redclaw crayfish , which are also known as tropical blue crayfish, among other names. Prior to these sightings, this crayfish had been officially reported only once before in the state. In 2013, an individual filed a report to … [Read more...] about Invasive blue crayfish that reproduce prolifically discovered in Texas

The India Cements Ltd. reported standalone net profit for the first quarter more than doubled to ₹76 crore over the year-earlier period. Revenue from operations rose by 41% to ₹1,446 crore and total expenditure by 57% to ₹1,526 crore. Total comprehensive income more than doubled to ₹80 crore, the company said in a filing. “The company has opted for rates of Income tax as specified under Section 115BAA of The Income Tax Act 1961. Consequent to which, the company’s deferred tax liability obligation has been recomputed resulting in a reversal of ₹148.10 crore,” the company said in a filing. “The spiralling increase in the cost of input materials continued during the quarter without corresponding increase in the selling price of cement resulting in a sub-optimal performance,” N. Srinivasan, vice chairman and MD told reporters. According to him, the increase in power and fuel cost alone was more than 54%, while the overall increase in variable cost was about 40% with marginal … [Read more...] about India Cements Q1 net doubles to ₹76 crore

Rafael Nadal will sit out the group stage of the Davis Cup finals next month after not being named in the Spain team on Monday, while Alexander Zverev will lead the German side. The 36-year-old Nadal won the Australian Open and French Open titles earlier this year to take his men’s record tally of Grand Slam singles triumphs to 22. But he was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon with an abdominal injury before his scheduled semi-final against Nick Kyrgios. ALSO READ| Simona Halep Beats Beatriz Haddad Maia To Win Third WTA Masters 1000 in Canada Nadal is making his return this week at the Cincinnati Masters as he prepares for the US Open, but will not make a first Davis Cup appearance since winning the tournament for the fifth time with Spain in 2019. Spain will instead be looking to teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz for inspiration. Sergi Bruguera’s team will face Canada, Serbia and South Korea in Group B which is being staged in Valencia from September 13-18. The top two … [Read more...] about Davis Cup: Rafael Nadal Missing From Spain’s Squad; Alexander Zverev to Lead Germany

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chicks honored the late Olivia Newton-John during Saturday night's show in Washington. "We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John," a member of the band said before performing a rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted to You." "I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John," she continued. "So we worked up today at soundcheck a little Olivia Newton-John song." Lead singer Natalie Maines sang the ballad while the crowd joined in. The Chicks honored the late Olivia Newton-John with a rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted to You." OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN REMEMBERED BY JOHN TRAVOLTA, RICHARD MARX AND MORE CELEBRITY … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John honored by The Chicks with ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ cover

China may have given the world coronavirus for free, but the COVID-19 vaccine they say they’re developing will come with strings attached. As nations across the world race to develop a vaccine, China is already using access to its eventual product as a diplomatic tool to curry favor with certain Asian, Middle Eastern and South American countries, the Wall Street Journal reports. China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea are baseless and in violation of international law. There is no link between a vaccine and the Spratly Islands. This is just one more step in their quest for regional hegemony. https://t.co/2ItMAa2fYn — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) August 20, 2020 The country has reportedly informed the Philippines that it will have early access to hundreds of millions of doses that Chinese-state owned companies are planning to manufacture in partnership with Brazil and Indonesia, according to the New York Post. Pakistan is also among the … [Read more...] about China Gave The World COVID-19 For Free. Now It Wants Something In Exchange For Its Vaccine

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Cameron Smith has withdrawn from the BMW Championship beginning this week over a nagging "hip discomfort" that he’s been experiencing for several months, his agent confirmed Monday. The six-time PGA Tour winner made the decision with hopes of still achieving his goal of winning the FedEx Cup playoffs, Bud Martin said in a statement, provided by the Tour. Cameron Smith, of Australia, hits off the sixth tee during the third round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) "Unfortunately, Cam will be unable to compete in the BMW Championship this week in Wilmington DE. He has been dealing with some on and off hip discomfort for several months and thought it would be … [Read more...] about Cameron Smith withdraws from BMW Championship over ‘hip discomfort’

The family members of Goparaju Venkata Anantha Sarma, a Prisoner of War and freedom fighter, are celebrating the 75 years of Independence on a grand scale. Anantha Sarma served in the British Indian Army and underwent training in rifle shooting. He participated in World War II, fought against Japan and was captured as Prisoner of War (PoW). He had served a jail term in Bangkok. Later, he joined the Indian National Army (INA), also known as ‘Azad Hind Fauz’, in 1944. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose inducted him as a personal body guard, said his son Goparaju Venkata Raghuram, a retired bank manager. In 1945, the British Army took the Azad Hind Fauz personnel as PoWs and shifted Anantha Sarma to Firozpur Cantonment Area. Mahatma Gandhi organised a ‘Satyagraha’ for the release of INA personnel and got them freed. Joined railways Under the guidance of ‘Andhra Kesari’ Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, Anantha Sarma went to Chennapatnam and later joined as a ticket collector in the Indian … [Read more...] about Railways pays tribute to freedom fighter and body guard of Bose