Parakaempferia alba: A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a new species of Zingiberaceae (ginger family). It was discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh Zingiberaceae, the ginger family of flowering plants, is the largest family of the order Zingiberales. These aromatic […]
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Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile: According to the Odisha state forest and environment department pilot drone-based survey, the saltwater crocodile population has increased in the state. It is the largest and heaviest of all living reptiles in the world. Other Names: Estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile, or informally as saltie. It is an opportunistic hypercarnivorous […]
Bor Tiger Reserve : Two New Safari Gates
Bor Tiger Reserve: Two New Safari Gates Two new safari gates at the Bor Tiger Project were inaugurated recently. It is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra. It is the smallest tiger reserve in India by area. It is centrally located among several other Bengal tiger habitats. Towards the northeast lies the Pench Tiger […]
Brandt’s Hedgehog
Brandt’s Hedgehog: A new species of hedgehog, Brandt’s hedgehog, not so far found in India, has been recently discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, DNA analysis and morphological studies reveal. It is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific Name: Paraechinus hypomela It is native to parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, with a range […]
Indian Bison : Study
Indian Bison : Study The Indian bison population in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary has recorded a robust jump of 189 individuals within a year, taking the total head count to 848. It is the largest species among the wild cattle and the Bovidae. These are indigenous to the South and Southeast parts of Asia. They are […]
Second range-wide Dolphin Survey
Second range-wide Dolphin Survey: The second range-wide Dolphin Survey has been launched from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh under Project Dolphin to update population estimates, assess habitats and threats.Project Dolphin is a national conservation initiative of the Government of India aimed at protecting riverine and oceanic dolphins through habitat protection, scientific monitoring, and stakeholder participation.Launched in: 15 […]
First open-sea Marine Fish Farming Project in Andaman Sea
First open-sea Marine Fish Farming Project in Andaman Sea: India has launched its first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea, marking a major step in advancing the Blue Economy through science-led, livelihood-oriented utilisation of ocean resources.India’s first pilot open-sea aquaculture initiative involving marine finfish and seaweed farming in natural oceanic conditions using […]
Irrawaddy Dolphin
Irrawaddy Dolphin: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently launched the second nationwide range-wide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins under Project Dolphin, which, for the first time, includes the estimation of the Irrawaddy dolphin in the Sundarbans and in Odisha. It is a euryhaline species of oceanic dolphin found in discontinuous […]
Royle’s Pika
Royle’s Pika: Scientist said that climate change threatens creatures like Royle’s pika that have weathered extreme environments for thousands of years. Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei), also called the Himalayan mouse hare or hui shutu, is a species of pika. It is found in open rocky landscapes and rhododendron forests. It is found in northwestern Pakistan […]
Dugongs
Dugongs: The Union government’s Expert Appraisal Committee (MoEFCC) has asked Tamil Nadu to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora (Thanjavur).Dugong is a large, slow-moving marine mammal, commonly called a “sea cow”, that feeds exclusively on seagrass.It is a keystone species, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass meadows.Scientific […]
