Mimetus spinatus And Mimetus parvulus : New Species Of Spiders The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of spiders named Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus from the southern Western Ghats. Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus are two new species of spiders discovered in the southern Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Mimetus […]
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Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus : Discovery
Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus : Discovery A new dinosaur species named Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus has been recently discovered, which walked the region of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia around 165 million years ago. Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus is a new species of large theropod dinosaur discovered in the Middle Jurassic Balabansai formation in the northern part of the Fergana Depression, Kyrgyzstan. […]
PARIVESH 2.0 Portal
PARIVESH 2.0 Portal: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the registration of exotic pets listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act with state wildlife departments via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within 6 months. PARIVESH 2.0 Portal (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single Window Hub) […]
Gongronema sasidharanii : New Species
Gongronema sasidharanii : New Species Gongronema sasidharanii, a new species of plant, was recently discovered from Pampadum Shola National Park in Kerala. Gongronema sasidharanii is a new species of plant discovered in Pampadum Shola National Park, Idukki District, Kerala. It is a plant with smooth stems and small urn-shaped creamy white to purplish-green flowers. This […]
Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin: Sphen, the famous gentoo penguin known for his same-sex partnership with Magic, has died at the age of 11 in Australia. Scientific name: Pygoscelis papua It is found exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, primarily between 45° and 65° south latitude. It inhabits the Antarctic Peninsula and several sub-Antarctic islands, with a significant population […]
Tagging Of Horseshoe Crabs
Tagging Of Horseshoe Crabs: The Zoological Survey of India and Odisha Forest Department have begun tagging horseshoe crabs to study their population, habitat, and migratory routes. Horseshoe Crabs are ancient marine arthropods, often referred to as “living fossils,” that inhabit shallow coastal waters with soft sandy or muddy bottoms. They are closely related to scorpions […]
Orangutan Diplomacy
Orangutan Diplomacy: Malaysia has initiated “Orangutan Diplomacy” to address sustainability concerns related to palm oil-linked deforestation affecting orangutans, in response to backlash. Orangutans widely recognized for their distinctive red fur, are considered to be the largest tree-dwelling mammals. They are primarily arboreal, spending over 90% of their waking hours in trees. Orangutans are highly intelligent […]
Ethanol Blending Program
Ethanol Blending Program: India is progressing towards its goal of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2025-26. However, concerns remain over the impact on food supplies and the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles. Ethanol is a biofuel produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. It is […]
Slow Loris
Slow Loris: Villagers in Shimla Bagan, located in the Shantipur area on the Indo-Bhutan border in Chirang District, Assam, have reported the sighting of a rare species of the endangered primate Slow Lorris. Slow Loris found exclusively in South and Southeast Asia, slow lorises are the world’s only venomous primates. They’re arboreal—meaning they live in […]
South American Lungfish : Study
South American Lungfish : Study Recent study revealed that the South American lungfish genome grew massively during the past 100 million years. South American lungfish is a freshwater species (Lepidosiren paradoxa). It is the nearest living relative to the first land vertebrates and closely resembles its primordial ancestors dating back more than 400 million years. […]
