Category: Species in news
Vishwamitri River | Mugger Crocodiles
Government of Gujarat conducted a crocodile census in the Vishwamitri river.
Eurasian Otter
Eurasian otters have been spotted in Gurez Valley (Kashmir) with the first live documentation in 25 years.
Rhododendron
A recent study highlighted the threat to Rhododendron wattii in Nagaland
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | Bar-headed Geese
The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary shows a notable rise in the waterfowl population.
Marsupials
Scientists have successfully produced 1st kangaroo embryos using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology which is expected to help protect marsupial species.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary | Hoolock Gibbon
Proposed oil exploration activities within the eco-sensitive zone of the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, may negatively impact local wildlife.
Mathikettan Shola National Park
Golden-headed Cisticola found in Mathikettan Shola National Park.
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
Melanistic Tiger | Lodha Tribe
Odisha Forest Department has arrested 4 poachers belonging to the Lodha tribe for the illegal hunting of a rare melanistic tiger in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha.
Oysters
According to new research, antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph can kill certain drug resistant-bacteria.
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.