Category: Species in news
Emperor penguin
No emperor penguin chicks survived last year due to melting of Antarctic ice – a recent study.
Sun bear
Recently, a sun bear in a Chinese zoo came to limelight as it was seen interacting with tourists by waving hands.
Kashmir Stag
After two years, Kashmir stag has again shown a marginal increase in its population.
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
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
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 2022 Report
All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report was released on International Tiger Day (29th July).
Desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plants
New study discovers 62 desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plant species in Western Ghats, with potential applications in agriculture & conservation.
Coral Reef and Coral Bleaching
Record temperatures around the world made Corals susceptible to bleaching.
Indian Gazelle (Chinkara)
Context: A Sessions Court of Rajasthan has ordered the payment of half of the fine amount, imposed on a convict…
Botanical Survey of India and Zoological Survey of India
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora.