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Nilgiri tahr

Tamil Nadu and Kerala will join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr, as the animal is only found in select habitats in the two States.

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State of the Rhino, 2023 Report

Recently, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) published the report, State of the Rhino, 2023 which documents current population estimates and trends for the five surviving rhino species in Africa and Asia.

Polar bear
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Polar bear

A new study establishes a link between greenhouse gases and polar bear survival

Red sand boa
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Red sand boa

A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has pointed out 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa between the years 2016-2021. 

Great Indian Bustard
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Some bird species of India

Second edition of the State of Indian Birds (SoIB) report released.

Emperor penguin 
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Emperor penguin 

No emperor penguin chicks survived last year due to melting of Antarctic ice – a recent study.

Sun bear
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Sun bear

Recently, a sun bear in a Chinese zoo came to limelight as it was seen interacting with tourists by waving hands.

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Kashmir Stag

After two years, Kashmir stag has again shown a marginal increase in its population.

Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires
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Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires

Kerala has launched a study on the suspected role of ambrosia beetle behind bore mark on a vehicle fuel pipe causing automobile fire.

Gangetic river dolphin
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Gangetic river dolphin

Recent studies revealed population of Gangetic river dolphin in the mainstream Ganga are known to be stable, although there has been decline in tributaries.

Endemic Birds of India
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Endemic Birds of India

A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) titled 75 Endemic Birds of India was recently released on the 108thfoundation day of the ZSI.

All India Tiger Estimation
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All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report

All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report was released on International Tiger Day (29th July).