Emperor penguin 
Posted in Species in news

Emperor penguin 

No emperor penguin chicks survived last year due to melting of Antarctic ice – a recent study.

Posted in Agriculture Environment

Nano Liquid Urea

A recent opinion paper has questioned the scientific authenticity of Nano liquid urea produced by the country’s largest fertiliser manufacturer Indian Farmers and Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO).

Posted in Environment Pollution

Methanotrophs

A strain of bacteria (Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C) could potentially remove methane from major emission sites such as landfills, paddy fields, and oil and gas wells, according to a new study.

Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Project Tiger and Project Elephant

Centre’s move on merging Project Tiger and Project Elephant is in contravention of the earlier decision of the National Board for Wildlife.

Posted in Environment Tiger Reserves

Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (DKTR)

Rajasthan has acquired its 5th tiger reserve as National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) gave its final approval to Dholpur-Karauli Reserve.

Posted in Environment

Biodiversity of North-east India

Article in The Hindu – On protecting the biodiversity of the northeast.

Sun bear
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Sun bear

Recently, a sun bear in a Chinese zoo came to limelight as it was seen interacting with tourists by waving hands.

Posted in Environment National Parks Species in news

Kashmir Stag

After two years, Kashmir stag has again shown a marginal increase in its population.

Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires
Posted in Science & Technology Species in news

Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires

Kerala has launched a study on the suspected role of ambrosia beetle behind bore mark on a vehicle fuel pipe causing automobile fire.

Pong Dam
Posted in Protected Sites Ramsar Sites

Pong Dam

Water level in Pong Dam recedes after recess of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh

Corbett Tiger Reserve
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Tiger Reserves

Corbett Tiger Reserve

During a bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Nainital, researchers identified two critically endangered bird species namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture.

Antimicrobial Resistance
Posted in Pollution Biology

Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5

According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).