Category: Environment
Green Anaconda
Recently, scientists discovered new species of green anaconda
Definition of Forest
Supreme Court asked States/UTs to act as per the definition of “forest” as laid down in the TN Godavarman Thirumulpad (1996) Judgment.
Terai Arc Landscape
Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) initiative is recognized as the United Nation World Restoration Flagship
Cuscuta Dodder
Parasitic creeper cuscuta preys on Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vermin |Wild Boar
Kerala wants the Centre to amend the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Horseshoe Crab
Horseshoe crab populations have crashed with decreased spawning numbers in the Delaware Bay estuary.
Gupteswar Forest | Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Context: Gupteswar Forest has been declared as the 4th Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of Odisha. Gupteswar Forest: Biodiversity Heritage Sites:…
State of the World’s Migratory Species
State of the World’s Migratory Species 2024 report was launched.
Great Indian Bustard
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has not put in its annual appearance this year at the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mercury pollution
Recently, scientists studied the levels of toxic mercury levels in Antarctic seals and whales.
Save Wetland Campaign
Recently, Save Wetlands Campaign concluded with huge success
Bandipur National Park
Plan for Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line through Bandipur National Park evoked protests over ecological impact