Sunflower Sea Stars: Scientists have finally identified Vibrio pectenicida as the bacterium causing sea star wasting disease (SSWD), which led to the loss of over 5.8 billion sunflower sea stars across North America since 2013.A large, fast-moving marine predator with up to 24 arms; vital in regulating underwater ecosystems by preying on sea urchins. Native […]
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Asian Giant Tortoise
Asian Giant Tortoise: The Asian giant tortoise, the largest tortoise in mainland Asia, has been reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve in Nagaland’s Peren district. The Asian Giant Tortoise (Manouria emys phayrei) is the largest tortoise in Asia. It is considered to be one of the oldest tortoise lineages in the world. And these ancient […]
IEA’s Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025
IEA’s Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025: The International Energy Agency’s Electricity Mid‑Year Update 2025 highlights rising power demand fueled by heatwaves, air conditioners, data centres, and electric vehicles, while solar, wind, and nuclear energy rapidly reshape the global electricity mix. Key Highlights: Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in […]
Alpine musk deer
Alpine musk deer: A Central Zoo Authority report reveals a mix-up in identifying the Alpine musk deer for conservation breeding, mistakenly initiating programs for the Himalayan musk deer instead. The Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) is a musk deer species found only in Asia. It is not a true deer, but rather its family is […]
Rising bird deaths near turbines
Rising bird deaths near turbines: India added 3.5 GW of wind power in early 2025, marking 82% annual growth, but a Wildlife Institute of India study raised concerns over rising bird deaths near turbines in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, sparking debate on the ecological impact of renewables. Findings from the WII Study (Thar Desert): Conducted over […]
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve : Population Of Tiger Increased
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve : Population Of Tiger Increased The tiger population in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) has increased to around 80, up from 71 over the past three years, according to an internal survey conducted jointly by PTR and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It is located in the Pilibhit District, Lakhimpur Kheri […]
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered Chile has launched a new effort to save the endangered Darwin’s frog Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii ), also called the southern Darwin’s frog. It is unique among amphibians for its brooding habits. It is a tiny amphibian with leaf-like skin whose males carry tadpoles within pouches in their mouths. It is […]
Barbados threadsnake : World’s smallest known snake Rediscovered
Barbados threadsnake : World’s smallest known snake Rediscovered World’s smallest known snake Barbados threadsnake was rediscovered after vanishing for decades It is a tiny snake belonging to the family Leptotyphlopidae. The snake is blind, burrows in the ground, eats termites and ants and lays one single, slender egg. It reaches a maximum adult length of […]
International Tiger Day, 2025
International Tiger Day, 2025: India joined 12 other nations on July 29 to mark International Tiger Day 2025, a global event to raise awareness about tiger conservation. International Tiger Day is observed on July 29 each year. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about tiger conservation. It is celebrated worldwide to promote comprehensive […]
Massive 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Warnings
Massive 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Warnings: A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 magnitude struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early 30th July (Wednesday), sending shockwaves across the Pacific and prompting widespread tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and several Pacific nations. Authorities ordered evacuations in parts of Russia and Japan, while the US Tsunami Warning […]
