Schokari Sand Racer: A routine forest patrol in Gujarat’s Kutch recently led to an unusual wildlife discovery: an elusive snake named Schokari Sand Racer that had not been conclusively recorded in the region for more than 150 years. The Schokari Sand Racer, also known as the Afro-Asian sand snake, is an extremely fast diurnal snake […]
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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Five-day Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Five-day Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp A five-day Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp is being held at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a National Park in […]
Bathymyrus perplexus
Bathymyrus perplexus: Scientists recently identified a new fish species in the Bay of Bengal, Bathymyrus Perplexus, almost four years after it was first discovered off the coast of Paradip. Bathymyrus perplexus is a new species of fish. It was identified in the Bay of Bengal, almost four years after it was first discovered off the […]
FAO Committee on Forestry
FAO Committee on Forestry: India showcased it’s forest and landscape restoration at the Twenty-eighth Session of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) held in Rome. FAO Committee on Forestry is FAO’s (Food and Agriculture Organization) highest global intergovernmental body on forestry. It guides the organisation’s work and fostering international collaboration, […]
What is Galaxy Frog?
What is Galaxy Frog? The rarely sighted Galaxy frog returned to the spotlight after the Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department of Tamil Nadu, shared new images of the frog, as its galaxy-like spots are being studied. Galaxy Frog is a small, nocturnal amphibian. It is one of the rarest amphibians in […]
Didymocarpus nautiyalii
Didymocarpus nautiyalii: Botanists recently discovered a new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, highlighting the rich botanical diversity of the Eastern Himalaya. Didymocarpus nautiyalii is a new plant species. It was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district. It belongs to the Gesneriaceae, a family of flowering plants. The small herb grows on moist rock […]
Indian Peafowl : In News
Indian Peafowl : In News Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve recently recorded the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) for the first time, adding a new species to the protected area’s biodiversity record and another chapter to Assam’s rich birdlife. Indian peafowl are a species in a group of birds called pheasants. The males are called […]
Eurasian Whimbrel
Eurasian Whimbrel: Eurasian whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) was sighted at Kadalundi-Vallikkunnu Community Reserve of Keralam. Eurasian Whimbrel is a wading bird in the large family It winters mainly along the coastline, coastal wetlands, mangroves, marshes, and larger rivers. They have an extensive range that spans across five continents: North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. […]
Tetrataenium manipurense : Local Culinary Herb
Tetrataenium manipurense : Local Culinary Herb A team of botanists from Manipur University and Mizoram University has officially identified a local culinary herb recently and named it Tetrataenium manipurense after the state of Manipur. Tetrataenium manipurense is a new plant species from Manipur. Locally known as ‘Singjang-kumol’ or ‘Manshang-nakuppi’, the species has been named Tetrataenium […]
Begonia rajvikramanii : New Species Of The Genus Begonia
Begonia rajvikramanii : New Species Of The Genus Begonia Researchers recently identified a new species of the genus Begonia from the Western Ghats region in Keralam’s Kollam district and named it Begonia rajvikramanii. Begonia rajvikramanii is a new species of perennial flowering plant. It belongs to the genus Begonia in the family Begoniaceae. The genus […]
