Category: Environment Current Affairs

Lyriothemis keralensis: Researchers have discovered and formally described a new dragonfly species from Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis, highlighting the State’s rich but underexplored biodiversity.It is a newly described species of dragonfly (Order: Odonata) endemic to Kerala, scientifically identified and named to reflect the State’s biodiversity.It is Found in vegetated pools and irrigation canals.

Himalayan Griffon: The Himalayan Griffon Vulture- which is usually found in the high-altitude region and migrates to Indian states, was recently spotted in Melghat in the Amravati district of Maharashtra due to the presence of recently released captive-bred vultures. It is one of the nine species of vultures found in India. It is a type of […]

Giant Phantom Jellyfish: Scientists on a month-long deep-sea expedition off Argentina’s coast documented a rare giant phantom jellyfish recently.It is a rare and mysterious deep-sea jellyfish known for its ghostly, translucent appearance.It is among the largest jellyfish.Scientific Name: Stygiomedusa gigantea.It is in the Ulmaridae family.It is believed to be widespread throughout the world’s oceans, except […]

Lyriothemis keralensis : New Species Of Dragonfly Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis keralensis, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala.It is a new species of dragonfly.It was discovered in the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala.It is commonly called the Slender Bombardier.Unlike many dragonflies found in forest areas, the […]

Paraleocrates indica : New Species Of Marine Worm Researchers recently discovered a new species of marine worm named Paraleocrates indica hiding in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It is a new species of marine worm discovered in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It […]

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve: In a significant boost to tiger conservation in western Maharashtra, a third tigress was released into the wild at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) recently.It is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.It is spread over two protected areas of Koyana Sanctuary (KWLS) and Chandoli National Park (CNP).The […]

Eurasian Otter: The Eurasian Otter, once believed to have disappeared from Jammu and Kashmir, has been recorded recently in the Sindh River in Ganderbal district. It is also known as the European Otter, common otter, and Old-World Otter. It is a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal native to Eurasia. It lives in highland and lowland lakes, rivers, […]

Titanidiops kolhapurensis:New Species Of Trapdoor Spider A new species of trapdoor spider named Titanidiops kolhapurensis has been recently discovered in the grasslands of Kolhapur district by a joint team of researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation and Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK). It is a new species of trapdoor spider. This spider builds vertical or slanted […]

Reticulated Python: A giant female reticulated python discovered deep in the forests of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late last year is now believed to be the longest measured snake in the world at 7.22 metres (23 feet 8 inches), the Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed.It is a giant constricting snake belonging to […]

New Marine Worm Species: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have uncovered two new marine worm species (polychaetes) namely Namalycastis solenotognatha and Nereis dhritiae of from the Nereidid family coasts of West Bengal. New Marine Worm Species: Namalycastis solenotognatha:  Ideal conditions for its survival are extreme environments, sulfide-rich, foul-smelling mudflats, and they are […]