Turquet’s octopus: Recent research published in the journal Science, unveiled a surprising connection between the movements of Turquet’s octopuses and the stability of the West Antarctic ice sheet. Turquet’s octopus is a species of benthicoctopus with a circumpolar Antarctic distribution. The species has a wide depth range, occurring from shallow waters to 4,000 m deep. […]
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Pantoea Tagorei : New Species Of Bacteria
Pantoea Tagorei : New Species Of Bacteria A team of researchers from Kolkata’s Visva-Bharati has identified a new species of bacteria which has been named Pantoea Tagorei in homage to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Pantoea Tagorei was discovered from soil samples collected in the Jharia coal mines. It has unique properties beneficial for plant growth. […]
Namdapha Flying Squirrel
Namdapha Flying Squirrel: A Namdapha flying squirrel has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh after going missing for 42 years. Namdapha flying squirrel is an arboreal, nocturnal flying squirrel endemic to Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the 43 known flying squirrel species in the world. It was named the Namdapha Flying Squirrel after the location it […]
Channa Barca
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 […]
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 […]
