Dancing Frogs: Threatened Amphibian Genus Of India According to the Wildlife Trust of India the dancing frogs are the most threatened amphibian genus of India. Dancing frogs are endemic to the Western Ghats. The species was found to prefer habitats in areas with thick canopy cover of at least 70-80 per cent It belongs to […]
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Atlantic Puffin : Hybrid Species Discovered
Atlantic Puffin : Hybrid Species Discovered A hybrid species of Atlantic puffins that formed in the last century was recently discovered by scientists. Atlantic Puffin is a species of small seabird in the auk family. It’s the only puffin species found in the Atlantic Ocean. Scientific Name: Fratercula arctica It is found on rocky coasts […]
Operation Kachchhap
Operation Kachchhap: In a recent operation named “Kachchhap,” the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully rescued nearly a thousand live baby Gangetic turtles, shedding light on the ongoing battle against illegal wildlife trade and the protection of these unique creatures. The Ganga river system in India is home to 13 species of turtles, they […]
Travel For LiFE Initiative
Travel For LiFE Initiative: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with India to expand the Travel for LiFE (Lifestyle of the Planet, for the Planet, and by the Planet) initiative across the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministry of Tourism in India will establish a PATA desk to enhance engagement with PATA regarding Travel for […]
Ruddy Shelduk : Arrived For Winter Stay
Ruddy Shelduk : Arrived For Winter Stay The first batch of about 50 members of the Ruddy Shelduk, popularly known as ‘Surkhab’ birds, arrived in Uttarakhand for a six month winter stay. Ruddy Shelduk (Tadorna ferruginea) belongs to the family Anatidae under the order Anseriformes. In India it is known as the Brahminy duck. It […]
Watermeal : World’s Smallest Flowering Plant
Watermeal : World’s Smallest Flowering Plant Scientists are conducting research into the potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Watermeal is an aquatic plant in the Araceae family. It is the smallest flowering plant in the world and appears as small green seeds. It […]
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula Researchers said that the Haploclastus nilgirinus a species of tarantula could be under threat from habitat loss and climate change. Haploclastus nilgirinus is an elusive Nilgiri large burrowing spider and a venomous species of tarantula. It is endemic to the Nilgiris hills of Western Ghats. It shows sexual dimorphism, […]
Platypus : New Research
Platypus : New Research New research revealed that platypuses are disappearing from waterways after the Black Summer bushfires swept across eastern Australia in 2019–20. Platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. It is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. They are solitary animal that despite occupying overlapping […]
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
Amazon River Dolphins : Death
Amazon River Dolphins : Death The deaths of 120 river dolphins in a tributary of the Amazon River are believed to be linked to a severe drought and high temperatures. Low river levels during the drought have led to water temperatures that are harmful to the dolphins. The Amazon River dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is a […]
