silk
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Silkworms | Silk Colour

Researchers in China, proposed a model to explain how different combinations of mutations give rise to the different colours of the cocoons.

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Global Declaration for River Dolphins

11 nations from Asia and South America have just ratified a landmark document known as the “Global Declaration for River Dolphins.”

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Cabomba furcuta

Cabomba furcuta, popularly called as Pink Bloom due its massive flowering, has been a new threat to the kole fields, in addition to water hyacinth and Salvinia molesta.

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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.