Category: Factly: Environment

Source-This post on golden langurs has been created based on the article “7,396 golden langurs in India, reveals survey” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The latest survey of the primate has revealed that there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. About Golden langurs Aspect Details Description… Continue reading Golden langurs

Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki

Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari

Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)