Channa Barca: Assam Forest Department officials recently intercepted a smuggling attempt involving over 500 ‘Channa Barca’ fish valued at Rs 4.5 crore at Dibrugarh airport. Channa Barca, also known as the Barca Snakehead, is a primitive predatory fish and member of the family Channidae. “Pipli Cheng” or “Cheng Garaka” is the local name for Channa […]
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Limnonectes phyllofolia : World’s Smallest Species Of Fanged Frogs
Limnonectes phyllofolia : World’s Smallest Species Of Fanged Frogs Scientists recently discovered the world’s smallest species of Fanged Frogs named Limnonectes phyllofolia from Indonesia. Limnonectes phyllofolia is the smallest species of fanged frog. It was found on the mountainous island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. They’ve been given the nickname “leaf-nester” because, unlike most frogs, they […]
Blue Dragons : Spotted
Blue Dragons : Spotted Blue dragons (Glaucus atlanticus) have been spotted on the beach and in waters near the shore in Besant Nagar in Chennai. The blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusc known as a nudibranch. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows. It rarely grows […]
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor: The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat, with a capacity of 700 MWe, achieved recently, marking the initiation of a controlled fission chain reaction. The Kakrapar facility, houses the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These pressurized heavy […]
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish Scientists have recently discovered that Chum salmon, a migrating fish, have been spawning in the Arctic waters. Chum salmon is a species of anadromous salmonid fish, which means they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers and then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow. […]
Sultanpur National Park : Decrease In The Number Of Migratory Birds
Sultanpur National Park : Decrease In The Number Of Migratory Birds According to forest department officials the Sultanpur National Park in Farrukh Nagar, Gurugram has reported a decrease of 20-30 per cent in the number of migratory birds this season. Sultanpur National Park, formerly known as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in the Gurgaon district […]
United Nations Declared 2024 The International Year Of Camelids
United Nations Declared 2024 The International Year Of Camelids: The United Nations recently declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids. A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. g. camels, llamas,alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments. These ungulates can be […]
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park : Animal Exchange Programme
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park : Animal Exchange Programme The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) , got two new species from Warangal Zoo as part of an animal exchange programme. As part of the exchange, the IGZP has received Mouse Deer (1 male, 2 female) and Chowsinga (four Horned antelope) (1 male, 2 female). In return, […]
IUCN Red List Update 2023
IUCN Red List Update 2023: The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List underwent an update, featuring thousands of new species assessments and reassessments. This information was presented at the 28th Conference of Parties, shedding light on the escalating impacts of climate change on a diverse range of species. The IUCN Red […]
European Wood Bison : New Study
European Wood Bison : New Study A new study has warned that the ongoing war in Ukraine could act as a spanner in the works for efforts to save the last remnant of the mega-fauna European wood bison. European wood bison: It is also known as wisent. European bison are the largest and heaviest land […]
