Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary: New aquaculture tanks have reportedly been dug in parts of the Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, where illegal tanks were demolished recently as part of an encroachment drive undertaken following the Supreme Court orders. It is a significant wetland sanctuary located in the West Godavari and Krishna districts of the Indian state of Andhra […]
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Black-Necked Crane
Black-Necked Crane: Black-Necked Crane which is threatened by the loss of habitat and its safeguarding requires urgent, coordinated action. The Black-Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is classed as a medium-sized member of the crane family. It is locally is known as “cha thung-thung” in Ladakh and “thungdung karma” in Arunachal Pradesh. High altitude marshes and lakes […]
Red Sanders
Red Sanders: It is observed that busy Tirupati pilgrimage route makes Red Sanders smuggling easy in south Andhra Pradesh. Red Sanders Pterocarpus santalinus, or Red Sandalwood, is an endemic tree species with distribution restricted to the Eastern Ghats of India. It usually grows in rocky, degraded and fallow lands with Red Soil and a hot […]
Indian Grey Hornbill
Indian Grey Hornbill: In a public poll that was conducted by the Forest Department, Indian Grey Hornbill was chosen as the ‘Bird of Tirupattur’ district of Tamil Nadu by over 41,000 voters. It is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly sighted in pairs. These birds are known to be arboreal, […]
Charax Spasinou
Charax Spasinou: Deep in the deserts of Iraq, the lost city of Charax Spasinou has finally been found. It was an ancient port city located at the confluence of the Tigris and Choaspes rivers, near the modern border of Iraq and Iran. Founded during the Hellenistic period, it was initially established by Alexander the Great. […]
Alpheus madhusoodanai
Alpheus madhusoodanai: Researchers recently discovered a new species of pistol shrimp named Alpheus madhusoodanai in the Kochi backwaters Alpheus madhusoodanai is a new species of pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp. It was discovered from Kochi backwaters, Kerala. It belongs to the family Alpheidae. It is the first alpheid shrimp species to be recorded […]
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently directed the Field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to submit a detailed report on recent tiger fatalities in the reserve and surrounding areas. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. It is spread over the Vindhya hills. It Varies between steep ridges, undulating forests, and open meadows. […]
Galathea balasubramaniani
Galathea balasubramaniani: Researchers recently discovered a tiny crab species named Galathea balasubramaniani from the coral reefs of Agatti in the Lakshadweep Islands. It is a new species of crab. It was discovered from the coral reefs of Agatti in the Lakshadweep Islands. It belongs to the genus Galathea, a group of small, reef-dwelling anomuran crabs […]
Kerala government declared tidal flooding as a state specific disaster
Kerala government declared tidal flooding as a state specific disaster: Tidal flooding, also known as sunny day flooding, king tide flooding, and nuisance flooding, is the temporary flooding of low-lying areas near a coast.It occurs through the combination of winds, offshore storms, and full moon cycles during high tide events such as full moons and […]
Loggerhead Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle: It is observed that warmer oceans and depleting food have affected the ubiquitous marine Loggerhead turtle’s reproductive and migratory patterns, and even its size. It is a species of oceanic turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is named Loggerhead for their large heads that support powerful jaw muscles. It is the world’s […]
