Category: Species in news
Ethiopian Wolf
The Ethiopian Wolf was recently documented consuming nectar, marking the first instance of a large carnivorous predator contributing to pollination.
Sacred Groves in India
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Rajasthan and Union governments to identify, protect, and manage sacred groves across India, applauding Piplantri village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district.
Paphia Malabarica
To address the alarming decline in Paphia malabarica populations, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has initiated a stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake.
Marbled Duck | Sultanpur National Park
Marbled duck spotted at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years.
Indian Star Tortoise
Study brings Indian star tortoise to evidence-based conservation.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
As per the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) data the vegetation of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary had declined from 2000 to 2020.
Mink Whales | Baleen Whales
Tests show that minke whales can hear high-frequency sounds
African Penguins
African penguins could become extinct in the wild by 2035, says the BirdLife NGO
Infectious Diseases in Honey bees
New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies
Dicliptera Polymorpha | Western Ghats
A new species named Dicliptera Polymorpha found in the Northern Western Ghats of India.
International Snow Leopard Day | Snow Leopard
International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated annually on October 23rd.
Great Indian Bustard
India’s first ever Great Indian Bustard hatched through artificial insemination