Jungle cat: Recent studies revealed that Jungle cat’s populations are shrinking and suggested they need habitats outside protected areas. The Jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a medium-sized cat. Its name comes from the Caucasus Mountains, the place this cat was first discovered. Other names: Swamp Cat, Reed Cat It is long-legged and is the largest […]
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Ghorad (Great Indian Bustard)
Ghorad (Great Indian Bustard): After a decade-long hiatus, a Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch district through a pioneering inter-state conservation effort.The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), locally known as Ghorad in Gujarat and Maharashtra, is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It is considered the flagship […]
Satpura Tiger Reserve : In News
Satpura Tiger Reserve : In News A tiger from Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) has been allegedly poisoned to death leading to arrest of five people in the case. Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Satpura ranges of the Central Indian Landscape. It lies south of the […]
Nyctibatrachus kali : New Frog Species
Nyctibatrachus kali : New Frog Species The new frog species was discovered and named it as Nyctibatrachus kali. Nyctibatrachus kali is more commonly called ‘Kali Night Frog’. It was found in the Kali Tiger Reserve in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It was named after the nearby Kali River (the reserve is also named after […]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior to mark 20 years of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized […]
Neoloboptera peninsularis
Neoloboptera peninsularis: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently uncovered a new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, in the Deccan Peninsula. It is a new species of cockroach. It marks the first use of modern DNA technology in India to identify a cockroach It is only the third known member of the genus Neoloboptera […]
Euthalia zubeengargi :A New Butterfly Species
Euthalia zubeengargi :A New Butterfly Species A new butterfly species was recorded in Arunachal Pradesh and named it as Euthalia zubeengargi. It is a butterfly species that was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh It is found in semi-evergreen forests. It belongs to the genus Euthalia, a group commonly found across South and Southeast Asia. Members of […]
Keelback Snake
Keelback Snake: Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun documented the Rakhine Keelback (Herpetoreas davidi) in Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Kachin Hills Keelback (Hebius gilhodesi) in Namdapha National Park and Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Keelback snakes are typically non-venomous. These are often found near water bodies such as streams and wetlands. They are […]
Steppe Eagle
Steppe Eagle: Western part of Rajastan has been recognised as a stronghold of the Steppe Eagle, a magnificent raptor that winters in the state. Steppe Eagle is a member of the subfamily Aquilinae, also known as the “booted eagles”. The Steppe eagle is a large, bulky, and robust-looking eagle. It is mainly dark brown in […]
Hudsonian godwit
Hudsonian godwit: The Hudsonian godwit population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world’s most remarkable travellers. It is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It breeds in wetland habitats (sedge meadows and muskeg) […]
