Blue Carbon: Seaweed farming has emerged as a potential Blue Carbon strategy, yet empirical estimates of carbon burial from such farms remain lacking in the literature. Blue Carbon refers to organic carbon captured and stored by the ocean in vegetated coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, saltmarshes, or seagrass meadows. “Blue” refers to the watery […]
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NTCA Limits Definition of Tiger Corridors
NTCA Limits Definition of Tiger Corridors: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has restricted the definition of tiger corridors to only 32 “least cost pathways” (2014 report) and those in Tiger Conservation Plans, excluding newer scientific studies. It is A statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Apex authority for […]
Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile: The estimated population of saltwater crocodiles, one of the largest reptiles in the world, has increased in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) from last year, according to a population survey by the State’s Forest Department. Saltwater Crocodile is the largest and heaviest of all living reptiles in the world. Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus […]
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Palm Civet: In a bizarre incident, Kerala High Court’s Chamber 1 proceedings got disrupted recently due to a foul stench caused by Asian Palm Civet. The Asian Palm Civet, also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet, is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, […]
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary: A comprehensive faunal survey at the Thettekad Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam, Kerala, has added nine species records to its official biodiversity checklist. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala, located on the banks of Periyar River. Thattekad bird sanctuary is also known as Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary, named after […]
Sliteye Shark
Sliteye Shark: For the first time, scientists have recorded the sliteye shark in the Great Chagos Bank in the Indian Ocean, the world’s largest coral atoll. Sliteye Shark is a small-bodied shark species found in inshore waters throughout the Indo-West Pacific. It is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only […]
Palmyra Palm Tree
Palmyra Palm Tree: Palmyra palm trees in Odisha are providing dual benefits by reducing lightning-related deaths and serving as a food source for elephants during lean seasons. Palmyra Palm Tree is commonly named as sugar palm, or toddy palm or fan palm. It is a native of tropical Africa but cultivated and naturalized throughout India. […]
Halman Apricot : In News
Halman Apricot : In News For the first time, a consignment of 1.5 metric tonnes of Halman apricots has been sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. Halman Apricot is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) variety found in Ladakh. It is one of the best and finest apricots in the world. It was introduced to […]
Revival of Reefs in the Gulf of Mannar
Revival of Reefs in the Gulf of Mannar: Coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, are witnessing revival through two decades of scientific restoration efforts. Coral reefs are marine ecosystems formed by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Known as “rainforests of the sea”, they: Support ~25% of marine biodiversity. Protect coastlines from […]
Arctic Reindeer : Study
Arctic Reindeer : Study A new international study warns that Arctic reindeer (caribou) populations could decline by up to 80% by 2100 due to climate change, especially in North America. Arctic Reindeer: Scientific Names: Rangifer tarandus (Eurasia: Reindeer; North America: Caribou). It is Large herbivorous ungulate adapted to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. Adaptations: Thick fur, […]
