Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low

News: Global sea ice cover has dropped to a record low, with the combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice reaching just 15.76 million sq km over the five days leading up to February 13, 2025. About Sea Ice Free-floating ice in the polar regions, distinct from icebergs, glaciers, ice sheets, and ice shelves… Continue reading Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low

Bacteria made Band Aid for plants

News: Scientists have discovered a bacterial cellulose bandage that can significantly speed up healing in plants, marking a potential revolution in agriculture and plant care. About Bacteria-Made Band-Aid Bacterial cellulose, a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria, has long been used in human medicine for wound healing. Now, researchers have found that it works just… Continue reading Bacteria made Band Aid for plants

White-Winged Ducks

News: A rare pair of white-winged ducks was recently spotted in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park. About Rare White-Winged Ducks The white-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is also known as Deo Hanh. It is a rare and endangered species primarily found in the dense forests of South and Southeast Asia. This elusive bird is the state… Continue reading White-Winged Ducks

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

News: A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department in Kerala’s Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 15 new species to its biodiversity records. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It spread across approximately 643.66 sq km. It is one of the… Continue reading Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Loggerhead Turtles

News: Recently, it has been found that Loggerhead turtles can learn and remember the magnetic signature of a location. They perform a ‘turtle dance’ when in an area associated with food, indicating recognition of the magnetic signature. This behaviour provides evidence that turtles use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation. About Loggerhead Turtle The loggerhead… Continue reading Loggerhead Turtles

TrailGuard AI

News: TrailGuard AI has recently made headlines due to its remarkable success in reducing poaching at Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. About TrailGuard AI TrailGuard AI is an advanced, AI-powered surveillance system designed for conservation and anti-poaching efforts. It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas,… Continue reading TrailGuard AI

Anamudi Shola National Park

News: Anamudi Shola National Park is in the news due to the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) plan to construct a check dam across the Silandhi River in Vattavada, which requires the use of 0.0442 hectares of forest land from the park. About Anamudi Shola National Park It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala,… Continue reading Anamudi Shola National Park

Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication

News: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru studied Asian elephants in Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks (Southern India). They recorded elephant sounds for 2 years in different places like forests, grasslands, and water bodies. About Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication Findings of the study: Elephants produce 4 key types of sounds: Type of… Continue reading Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication

La Niña

News: January 2025 recorded the highest global temperatures for any January on record, with the global average surface air temperature rising 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900 average), according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). About La Niña La Niña is a climatic phenomenon and one of the three phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation… Continue reading La Niña

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