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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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Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat

November 15, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is dealing with a new ecological problem caused by an invasive plant called Senna tora. This plant, originally from Central America, has been found in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and nearby areas, which may harm ..

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What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

November 14, 2024

The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a focal point. It aims to secure $5-6.8 trillion for developing countries by ..

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Dicliptera polymorpha: New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered

November 12, 2024

The Western Ghats of India is a biodiversity hotspot. Recently, scientists discovered a new plant species there. This species, named Dicliptera polymorpha, thrives in grasslands. It has a unique dual-blooming pattern triggered by grassland fires. This discovery contributes to the ..

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Fact Sheet: Thiania indica

March 17, 2023

A group of researchers led by from Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, have discovered a new species of jumping spider, Thiania indica. The spider was discovered during an expedition to Kulathupuzha in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary in ..

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