Snow Leopard : Survey The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats, the government said recently. Snow Leopard is a large, long-haired Asian cat, classified as either Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia in the family Felidae. Snow leopards live across a vast […]
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New Kangaroo Lizard Species
New Kangaroo Lizard Species: Scientists have discovered a new kangaroo lizard species from the Western Ghats. Researchers named the new, scaly reptiles after the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered of Existence (EDGE) program through the Zoological Society of London. The new species Agasthyagama edgeor the northern kangaroo lizard belongs to the Agamidae family. A group […]
Laughing Gull : Migratory Bird
Laughing Gull : Migratory Bird A Laughing Gull, a migratory bird native to North America, has been sighted for the first time in India. This discovery, verified by birding experts, increases India’s total bird species count. The bird is known for its unique laughter-like calls, resembling human laughter. The laughing gull’s presence in Kasaragod adds […]
Dhenkanal Magji : GI Tag
Dhenkanal Magji : GI Tag Dhenkanal Magji got the GI Tag. Dhenkanal Magji is a type of sweet made from cheese from buffalo milk, with distinct characteristics in terms of appearance, taste, flavour, shape, and size. It also has unique nutritional values that distinguish it from other cheese-based sweets. Thousands of people were said to […]
Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmiri Saffron: As per recent reports Kashmiri saffron, can be the new silver. Selling now at ₹3.25 lakh per kg, this sought-after condiment from Kashmir is costlier than precious metal. Saffron production has long been restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Pampore region, in India, commonly known […]
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image A wildlife photographer captured a rare golden tiger in Kaziranga National Park (KNP). Golden tigers (also known as a golden tabby tiger) are a colour form, not a separate subspecies, like white and black tigers. They are exceptionally rare in the wild and even rarer in […]
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear: Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. Sloth bear scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound across the world. They are myrmecophagous, meaning, they find bugs and termites to be their most sought-after meal. They live in a […]
Agulhas Long-Billed Lark
Agulhas Long-Billed Lark: Recent reports suggest that, Agulhas long-billed lark is adapting and surviving despite farming taking over their nesting grounds in South Africa. Agulhas long-billed lark Scientific Name: Certhilauda brevirostris. It is a small passerine bird. The Agulhas long-billed lark is only found in South Africa. It builds nests on the ground mainly in […]
Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve
Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve: Arunachal Pradesh, at the recently held Republic Day parade, showcased its Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, a 17-square-kilometre biodiversity hotspot. Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve is a 17-square-kilometre biodiversity hotspot located in Arunachal Pradesh, around 40 km from the famous Eagle nest Wildlife Sanctuary. The reserve was created in 2017 […]
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve : Vulture Survey
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve : Vulture Survey More than 300 vultures were recorded in the recently completed synchronous vulture survey in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) is located in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats. It encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It was the first biosphere reserve in […]
