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Rare Imperial Eagle Spotted in Kerala Wetlands

November 27, 2024

A rare imperial eagle, known scientifically as Aquila heliaca, was identified by wildlife photographer Jijoy Immatty, in the Pulluzhi Kole wetlands. This sighting is important as the last recorded observation in Kannur dates back to 2003. Habitat and Distribution The ..

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Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming

November 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is ₹2,481 crore, and the central government will contribute ₹1,584 crore, while state ..

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Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

November 23, 2024

In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020 to January 2022. The research team surveyed various locations in the Garo ..

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Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

November 20, 2024

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates to Africa and Southeast Asia for winter. Its presence in Tiruppur was ..

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Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

November 19, 2024

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton koliaensis, or the Cao Bang crocodile newt. The discovery has been published ..

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Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod

November 18, 2024

The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He documented the find near Mavungal. This marks the first recorded sighting of ..

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Dicliptera srisailamica: New Flower Species Discovered

November 18, 2024

Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new flower species, which took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The species, named Dicliptera srisailamica, was found in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. The research ..

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Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance

November 16, 2024

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin. Recent developments include the introduction of a Dolphin Ambulance. This vehicle will ..

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Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats

November 16, 2024

Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique and vital, yet they occupy less than one percent of the Earth’s ..

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Discovery of New Freshwater Fish Genus Koima

November 16, 2024

Recent research has revealed the genus Koima, a new group of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. This discovery marks the region’s rich biodiversity and the need for further taxonomic studies. The research was conducted by a team from ..

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