New Hoverfly Species: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of hoverflies named Eristalinus sapphirinus and Eristalinus brunettii from the Gangetic Plains of West Bengal. Eristalinus sapphirinus and Eristalinus brunettii are two new species of hoverflies. They were discovered from the Gangetic Plains of West Bengal. Eristalinus sapphirinus is […]
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Crotalaria phulei
Crotalaria phulei: Indian botanists recently identified a previously unknown species of flowering plant named Crotalaria phulei from forests of Nagpur. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Khairi-Umred forest near Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was named in honour of Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher and one of India’s most […]
Yellow-Throated Marten
Yellow-Throated Marten: Kaziranga National Park recently recorded its first sighting of the yellow-throated marten, highlighting Assam’s conservation success The yellow-throated marten, also known as the kharza, is a marten species found in forested regions throughout Southern and Eastern Asia. A marten is a slender-bodied mammal belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae), which also includes otters, […]
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of encroachers and demolition of illegal structures across the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve landscape in South India. It is located in the southern part of the Western Ghats spanning the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It was established as Biosphere Reserve in […]
Tylosaurus Rex
Tylosaurus Rex: Scientists identified Tylosaurus rex as a distinct species of giant marine reptile after examining previously discovered fossils. Tylosaurus rex was a giant mosasaur, a group of marine reptiles that lived during the age of dinosaurs. It was not a dinosaur, but a sea-going reptile related to land-living lizards, with modern monitor lizards among […]
Coal Gasification : In News
Coal Gasification: In News Union Coal and Mines Minister announced a ₹37,500-crore incentive package during a roadshow to promote surface coal gasification. Coal gasification is a chemical process that breaks down and converts coal or lignite into synthetic gas, commonly known as syngas. Instead of burning the solid coal directly (which produces heavy smoke and […]
Giant Malabar Squirrel
Giant Malabar Squirrel: A rare Giant Malabar Squirrel has been recently spotted in the Devpur forest area of Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara forest. The Malabar Giant Squirrel, also known as the Indian Giant Squirrel, is a large multicoloured tree squirrel species endemic to India. It is one of the largest squirrels in the world. Scientific Name: Ratufa […]
Mesalina bishnoi : New Species Of Lizard
Mesalina bishnoi : New Species Of Lizard A new species of lizard, Mesalina Bishnoi, has been recently discovered in Rajasthan. It is a new species of lizard. It has been discovered near Gajner in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. The species was found in an arid landscape consisting of hard, rocky soil with sparse desert vegetation. It […]
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary : Rules To Regulate Development works
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary : Rules To Regulate Development works The Karnataka state government has issued rules to regulate development works around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. The sanctuary derives its name from Bhimgad Fort, built by the legendary Maratha king […]
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary: The Supreme Court recently expressed concern over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to take strict action, as mining activities are damaging the Chambal river ecosystem and threatening key species such as gharials. The Supreme […]
