Category: Protected Sites
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
Periyar Tiger Reserve
National Board for Wildlife has constituted a team to inspect settlements of Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Fishing Cat | Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Institute of India is launching India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Red Pandas
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has recently welcomed two red pandas from the Netherlands.