Category: Species in news
Squalus Hima
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species named Squalus Hima
Indian Leopard
Solar powered blinking lights to check leopard attacks in UP
Rosewood | CITES
CITES launched “CITES Rosewoods: The Global Picture” Report.
Indian Gaur and Sambar Deer
Indian Gaur was spotted in Nallamala Forest. Sambar deer continues to be threatened by poachers.
Apatani Tribe
A new species of forest-dwelling horned frog found from Talle Wildlife Sanctuary has been named after the dominant Apatani community in Arunachal Pradesh
Bustard Recovery Program
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved ₹56 crores for the next phase of the conservation of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican.
Mainland Serow
The mainland serow was recently recorded at 96 metres above the mean sea level in western Assam’s Raimona National Park.
Asiatic Lions
6 Asiatic lions have migrated from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS).
Diatoms
A new freshwater diatom genus named Indiconema discovered from Eastern and Western Ghats
Project Cheetah – Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary being developed as 2nd home for Cheetahs.
World Crocodile Day 2024
World Crocodile Day was celebrated on 17th June. Also 2024 marks 50th year of India’s Crocodile Conservation Project.
Gangetic Dolphin
Conservation planning for Gangetic dolphin in smaller rivers of the Ganga