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Banded Royal Butterfly Discovered in Tripura

January 6, 2025

Tripura has achieved milestone in biodiversity documentation with the discovery of the Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra). This rare species was recorded for the first time in the state, specifically within the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife officials announced this ..

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The Discovery of Pallas’s Cat in India

January 4, 2025

The decline of feline species worldwide, especially big cats like snow leopards, is alarming. Conservationists are increasingly concerned about their dwindling populations, primarily due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Snow leopards inhabit high mountain ranges across Central and ..

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Gujarat’s First Coastal Bird Census Begins Soon

January 4, 2025

The Gujarat government is preparing to launch India’s inaugural census of coastal and wader birds. This landmark event will occur at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar from January 3 to 5, 2025. The census aims to enhance ..

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Tularemia – Rising Cases of Rabbit Fever

January 4, 2025

Recent reports indicate a concerning rise in tularemia cases, also known as rabbit fever, in the United States. The disease, caused by the bacterium *Francisella tularensis*, has seen over a 50 per cent increase in reported cases. This rise is ..

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Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative

January 3, 2025

Chhattisgarh has launched a pioneering initiative that integrates the ecological services of its forests into the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative approach aims to tell the relationship between the environmental contributions of forests and the state’s economic ..

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New Ant Species Discovered in Western Ghats

January 3, 2025

A recent discovery in the Western Ghats has brought attention to the biodiversity of leaf litter ecosystems. Scientists from Goa, Karnataka, and Dehradun identified a new ant species named Tapinoma onaele in Kodagu district, Karnataka. This discovery marks the importance ..

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India’s Climate Action and Emission Reduction Efforts

January 3, 2025

India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable growth. Recent reports indicate that India’s GHG emissions decreased by 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019. The country’s forest and tree cover sequestered approximately 522 million tonnes ..

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Assam’s Elephant Population Surges in 2024

January 3, 2025

Assam has recently reported increase in its elephant population. The latest estimate reveals a total of 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 since the previous count in 2017. This data, released by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is based ..

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