Vaccinium Piliferum: Researchers have rediscovered ‘Vaccinium piliferum’ in the remote forests of Vijoynagar in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district nearly after 188 years. Vaccinium Piliferum is a rare and endangered wild relative of blueberry species. It belongs to the Ericaceae family, which includes blueberries and cranberries. It was rediscovered in the Eastern Himalayan region. The plant […]
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The Conocarpus Plant
The Conocarpus Plant: Ecologists raised urgent alarms as recent highway development projects across Tamil Nadu continue to plant the invasive Conocarpus tree along medians.Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus (commonly known as Buttonwood, Button Mangrove, or Green/Silver Buttonwood). Taxonomy: A hardy mangrove shrub or tree belonging to the Combretaceae family.Geographical Origin: Native to the tropical and subtropical […]
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary: A leopard was found dead in the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary recently, with officials awaiting the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Uttar Pradesh. On the northern side, the Sanctuary shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern […]
Jharia Coalfield : New Study
Jharia Coalfield : New Study A new study has found that the long-burning underground fires in the Jharia Coalfield may be burning hotter and emitting more greenhouse gases than previously estimated. Jharia Coalfield is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It lies in the Damodar River valley and covers about 280 sq.km. It is […]
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle: Forest officials recently found the rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve forests of Chhattisgarh, marking an unusual sighting of the Himalayan species in central India. It is a small, terrestrial turtle species belonging to the family Geoemydidae. It derives its name from the three distinct keels […]
India’s Cold Water Fisheries
India’s Cold Water Fisheries: India’s cold water fisheries sector is emerging as an important component of the Blue Economy by generating livelihoods, improving nutrition, promoting eco-tourism, and supporting sustainable mountain development. Cold-water fisheries are practiced in high-altitude snow-fed rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 25°C, dissolved oxygen above 6 mg/L, […]
Buxa Tiger Reserve : In News
Buxa Tiger Reserve: In News The Union Environment and Forest Minister announced the Centre’s plan to reintroduce tigers into Buxa tiger reserve. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with Bhutan. The fragile “Terai Eco-System” constitutes a part of this reserve. It […]
Kashmir Flycatcher
Kashmir Flycatcher: The rare Kashmir Flycatcher, a migratory bird species, has been recently spotted at the Chemmattamavayal wetlands in Kasaragod district, Kerala. Kashmir Flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Scientific Name: Ficedula subrubra It is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent. It makes its home in the northwest Himalayas. It breeds […]
Trachischium lalremsangai
Trachischium lalremsangai: Scientists recently discovered a new species of burrowing snake named Trachischium lalremsangai in Mizoram near the India–Myanmar border. Trachischium lalremsangai is a new species of burrowing snake. It was discovered in Murlen National Park, Mizoram, a biodiversity-rich forest landscape within the Indo–Burma biodiversity hotspot. The species was named after Dr. Lalremsanga in recognition […]
Genomic Mapping of Pangolin Trafficking
Genomic Mapping of Pangolin Trafficking: A study published in PLoS Biology has developed a DNA-based “genetic map” that can accurately trace the origin and trafficking routes of illegally traded pangolins, strengthening efforts to combat global wildlife crime. The genomic map pinpointed three primary transnational extraction zones: Southwestern Cameroon (white-bellied), Southwestern Borneo (Sunda), and the border […]
