Actinidia Indica : New Species Of Wild Kiwi Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of wild kiwi, Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae), in Arunachal Pradesh. Actinidia Indica is a new species of wild kiwi. The species has been recorded only from a narrow stretch near Ziro Valley. It thrives in […]
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Shaheen Falcon
Shaheen Falcon: A pair of Shaheen falcons found nesting in a multi-storey residential complex under construction in Kochi. The Shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator) is a non-migratory subspecies of the Peregrine falcon. The face is characterised by a dark vertical stripe from the eye to the side of the face, which often gives the bird […]
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary: The Assam government is moving to create a new Reserved Forest adjacent to the Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district of Assam. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is s geographically located on the south bank of the Brahmaputra, in Assam. It is a part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system. It is nestled between […]
Chhapgarus ngankeeae : New Crab Species
Chhapgarus ngankeeae : New Crab Species Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new crab species from the Goan mangroves and named it as Chhapgarus ngankeeae. It is a new species of marine crab. The species has been named in honour of the late Dr Ngan Kee Ng, a not ed marine biologist […]
Sahiwal Cattle
Sahiwal Cattle: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research– Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly successfully produced indigenous Sahiwal cattle calves by using ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET). Sahiwal Cattle is considered to be one of the best milch cattle breed of India. The breed derives its name from Sahiwal area […]
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch Butterfly: There has been a 64 per cent increase in the presence of the Monarch butterfly in Mexican overwintering forests during the 2025-2026 seasons. Monarch Butterfly is known by scientists as Danaus plexippus, which in Greek literally means “sleepy transformation.” Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and […]
Indian wolf : Gave Birth To Seven Pups
Indian wolf : Gave Birth To Seven Pups An Indian wolf named Geeta at Pilikula Biological Park gave birth to seven pups. Indian wolf is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia. It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems. Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely […]
Coconut Cultivation
Coconut Cultivation: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that India is the world’s largest producer of coconuts contributing to 30.37% of the Global coconut production. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a large palm of the family Arecaceae. It grows in the subtropical coastal regions of Asia (India, Philippines, Sri […]
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that illegal resorts operating in the eco-sensitive zone of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) have been locked and sealed. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in Tamil Nadu. It is nestled at the junction of the Eastern and the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri […]
South Shetland Island
South Shetland Island: According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The South Shetland Islands are a remote archipelago located about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetland Islands are often called the jewel in Antarctica’s crown. It […]
