Category: Protected Sites
New Ramsar Sites
Four more wetlands included under the Ramsar Convention.
Namdapha Tiger Reserve
An elephant has been spotted in Namdapha Tiger Reserve after over a decade.
Crocodile Conservation Project | Bhitarkanika National Park
Annual reptile census at Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) has revealed that saltwater crocodiles in BNP stands at 1,826 in 2025
Biodiversity Heritage Site
Context: Ministry of Coal and Mines Cancels Auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Mineral Block in order to conserve the Arittapatti Biodiversity…
Vaigai River
Madras High Court directs local bodies to come up with action plan to rejuvenate Vaigai
Indian Bison | Palamau Tiger Reserve
Recently, Jharkhand Forest department initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison at Palamau Tiger Reserve.
Indian Grey Wolf | Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary
Recently, a wolf in Karnataka’s Koppal district at the Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary gave birth to eight pups.
Spotted deer | Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka has 28 spotted deer per sq. km, with population increasing.
Flamingo Festival 2025
The Flamingo Festival 2025 will be held from January 18 to 20 at Sullurpeta in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, near Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, which attracts over 200 bird species, including grey pelicans and spoonbill storks.
Cryo-Born Baby Corals
The world’s first cryo-born baby corals have been successfully settled on the Great Barrier Reef.
Golden Langur
A rare golden langur was recently killed in Assam’s Bongaigaon, leading to protests calling for the protection of this endangered species.
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Faunal survey at Shendurney wildlife sanctuary enriches regional species checklist