Category: Species in news

Recently, IUCN status of Asiatic lion got recategorized to vulnerable from endangered indicating a positive shift in its conservation status.

Recently, ‘Fy’ algae was spotted in Yellowstone National Park

Recently, India recorded 1,036 species for backyard bird count with 3rd highest globally

An article in Hindu| What is China’s panda diplomacy?

Recently, Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore

Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.

Recently, 2 researchers in Goa have said that they synthesised gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species.

Recently, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin following the Dar es Salaam declaration.

Recently, nesting site of Cantor’s giant softshell turtle was discovered on banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.

Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.

Recently, scientists discovered new species of green anaconda

Parasitic creeper cuscuta preys on Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary