Category: Factly: Environment

Source: The post is based on the article “Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the endangered Asian Elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat, the flat terrain in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. About… Continue reading Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve

Source: The post is based on the article “Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175” published in The Hindu on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala has identified 141 species of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of… Continue reading Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175

Source: The post is based on the article “T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. What is the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project? Launched by: Tamil Nadu Aim: To develop a better… Continue reading T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project

Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative named “SAIME Initiative” offers hope for mangrove restoration. What is the SAIME Initiative? Sustainable Aquaculture In Mangrove Ecosystem(SAIME)… Continue reading Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans

Source: The post is based on the article “ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) Chairman has said that the new Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 are violative of the Forest Rights… Continue reading ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Fishermen of Pulicat and Ennore in Kerala are worried about the spread of an invasive mussel species named Mytella strigata or Charru mussels.… Continue reading Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat

Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022.  What is the News?  A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru has discovered secrets through which butterflies warn, fool, and escape their predators using their wing colour patterns and… Continue reading Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape