Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: The forest department is preparing to launch the next round of tiger census in the Nagarjuna Sagar Tiger Reserve (NSTR). It is located in the Nallamala hill ranges (an offshoot of the Eastern Ghats) of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India, spreading over an area of […]
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Amphipods
Amphipods: Two new species of marine amphipods, Grandidierella geetanjalae and Grandidierella khambhatensis, have been found by a team of researchers from Chilika and the Gulf of Khambhat, recently. Amphipods are a type of small crustacean. They are related to crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. They can be found in almost all water environments. They live in […]
Pilia malenadu
Pilia malenadu: A team of researchers exploring biodiversity in the Western Ghats recently discovered a new species of spider named Pilia malenadu.It is a new species of spider. It belongs to Pilia, a genus of jumping spiders. It was discovered in Madhugundi in the Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, at the foothills of the Western […]
Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park: The Pampadum Shola National Park which was once dominated by invasive Australian wattles is undergoing a remarkable transformation and its grasslands are being restored, reviving streams and native species. It is located in the eastern part of Southern Western Ghats of It is the smallest national park of Kerala and shares […]
Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Bandipur Tiger Reserve: As per the order by the Karnataka State Minister for Environment, Ecology and Forests, one late evening safari trip – each in jeep and bus – are being stopped at Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR), in the first phase. It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of southern Karnataka. It […]
Indian Mouse Deer
Indian Mouse Deer: A rare Indian mouse deer was recently photographed at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Vasai. The Indian Mouse Deer, or Indian Spotted Chevrotain, is a species of even-toed ungulate belonging to the family Tragulidae. Scientific Name: Moschiola indica It is the smallest deer species found in India and is known for its elusive […]
Cycad Plant
Cycad Plant: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has initiated a research on Cycad, over concerns that the plant contains BMAA, a potential neurotoxin. Cycad Plant is the palmlike woody gymnospermous plants. It is an ancient plant species that is believed to have coexisted with dinosaurs for over 300 million years. They […]
Rowmari-Donduwa Wetland Complex
Rowmari-Donduwa Wetland Complex: There is a demand for the inclusion of the Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex in Assam as a Ramsar Site, recognizing its remarkable biodiversity and ecological significance.Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex is located within the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), a part of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in Assam. It is an interconnected floodplain–marsh system spanning about […]
India’s Data Centre Capacity Set to Reach 9 GW by 2032
India’s Data Centre Capacity Set to Reach 9 GW by 2032: India’s data centre industry is projected to expand significantly, with capacity expected to increase from 1.2 GW in 2025 to 9 GW by 2032, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. Data centres are specialised facilities that store, manage, and process large […]
Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish
Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish: Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish, researchers from Tamil Nadu have reported.The term ‘heavy metal’ refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. Examples of heavy metals include mercury […]
