Category: Species in news
Brucethoa Isro
New species of deep-sea isopod discovered from Kerala named after ISRO.
Right Whales
Female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear, says stydy.
Binturong and Small-clawed otter
Two mammal species, the binturong and small-clawed otter, were newly found in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Bugun Liocichla
Bugun tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla
Asiatic Lions
Recently, IUCN status of Asiatic lion got recategorized to vulnerable from endangered indicating a positive shift in its conservation status.
What is Fy? | Yellowstone National Park
Recently, ‘Fy’ algae was spotted in Yellowstone National Park
Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024
Recently, India recorded 1,036 species for backyard bird count with 3rd highest globally
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Recently, Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore
Indian leopard
Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.
Roen Olmi
Recently, 2 researchers in Goa have said that they synthesised gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species.
Dar es Salaam Declaration
Recently, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin following the Dar es Salaam declaration.