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Annual Heronry Count : WWF-India

Annual Heronry Count : WWF-India The annual heronry count jointly organised by WWF-India in association with the Forest department in Thiruvananthapuram district has recorded more heronries that in the past. Heron are any of about 60 species of long-legged wading birds. These are classified in the family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes) and generally including several species […]

Tachymenoides harrisonfordi : New Snake Species

Tachymenoides harrisonfordi : New Snake Species A newly discovered snake species has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in honour of the actor Harrison Ford. This recognition is due to Ford’s environmental advocacy. The snake, measuring 16 inches in length, is yellowish-brown with black blotches, a black belly, and a vertical streak over its copper-coloured eye. Harrison […]

Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative

Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative A conservation initiative known as Redwoods Rising aims to restore California’s damaged redwood forests by mimicking the traits of healthy young forests, using methods like thinning and prescribed fires. The project, carried out by Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, seeks to combat the impacts […]

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents The Madras High Court recently directed the Central government to release funds to relocate all 495 residents of the Thengumarahada village in Tamil Nadu (TN), as the village falls within the protected area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in […]

Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey

Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey In the recent bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve about 275 bird species, including two critically endangered, four vulnerable ones and two endangered species, were counted. Key findings of the survey: As per the report, two species, namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture, considered critically endangered by the International […]

Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’

Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’ The founder of ‘Sulabh International’ Bindeshwar Pathak passed away. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991. Sulabh International was founded in 1970 by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. HQ: New Delhi. Objectives: to achieve equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. It has been at the forefront of […]

Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species)

Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species) Scientists have unveiled a new species, the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star, found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. With a distinctive body shape and 20 arms, this otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The discovery, detailed in the journal […]