Banni Grassland
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Banni Grassland

In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration.

3 new Wetlands to Ramsar
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3 new Wetlands to Ramsar

India’s three more wetlands added to Ramsar Sites List

Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
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Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

Chhattisgarh approves a proposal to notify Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve (TR)

Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary

New plant species ‘Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii’ has been discovered in Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Study highlights lack of awareness on vulture conservation across species’ key habitats in STR.

Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
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Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) principal bench has taken suo moto cognizance of alleged tree felling and burning near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Mainland Serow
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Mainland Serow

The mainland serow was recently recorded at 96 metres above the mean sea level in western Assam’s Raimona National Park.

Asiatic Lions
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Asiatic Lions

6 Asiatic lions have migrated from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS).

Project Cheetah – Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Project Cheetah – Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary being developed as 2nd home for Cheetahs.

World Crocodile Day 2024
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World Crocodile Day 2024

World Crocodile Day was celebrated on 17th June. Also 2024 marks 50th year of India’s Crocodile Conservation Project.

Coastal Regulation Zone
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Coastal Regulation Zone

Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed to halt Chennai Shoreline Renourishment and Revitalization Project (includes cycle track, food court, etc.) in the CRZ II zone, where such activities are prohibited.

Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary

Following the report from the Wildlife Institute of India, the Supreme Court has put a hold on the construction of four dams within the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary.