Source: This post on Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River has been created based on the article “Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? The giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus), once thought to be extinct has… Continue reading Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River
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Halari donkey
Source: This post on Halari donkey has been created based on the article “In Frames: Brains and braw” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, it has been observed that the endangered Halari donkeys is an intelligent animal which work closely with human beings. About Halari donkey Aspects Description About IUCN… Continue reading Halari donkey
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Source- This post on Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is based on the article “Ahead of Amur falcon’s arrival, Manipur district bans their hunting” published in Indian Express on 20th September 2024. Why in News? The district administration of Manipur’s Tamenglong district has announced an immediate ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling of the Amur falcon. The ban… Continue reading Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Source- This post on Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus) is based on the article “Assam cascade frog test for Himachal stream water flow impact” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have gained insights into how water flow influences the presence and abundance of Cascade frog species. About… Continue reading Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Sturgeon Fishes
Source- This post on Sturgeon Fishes has been created based on the article “Sturgeon, among the world’s most endangered fish, are being heavily poached & trafficked in the Lower Danube, their last stronghold: WWF” published in Down to earth on 30 July 2024. Why in News? According to a recent report by the WWF, poaching and… Continue reading Sturgeon Fishes
Squalus hima
Source- This post on the Squalus hima has been created based on the article “ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark named Squalus… Continue reading Squalus hima
Bustard conservation Plan
Source-This post on Bustard conservation Plan has been created based on the article “Rewilding, artificial insemination, population study; Rs 56 crore approved for next phase of Bustard conservation” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently approved Rs 56… Continue reading Bustard conservation Plan
Russell’s Viper Snake
Source– This post on Russell’s Viper has been created based on the article “Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites” published in “BBC” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bangladesh has ordered all health centres and hospitals to stock anti-venom after reports of an increase in snake bites, particularly by Russell’s viper. About Russell’s… Continue reading Russell’s Viper Snake
Sea otters
Source-This post on Sea otters has been created based on the article “Sea otters get more prey and reduce tooth damage using tools” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? A new study reveals that sea otters use tools like rocks to break open hard-shelled prey, which allows them to consume larger food… Continue reading Sea otters
Peregrine Falcon
Source-This post on Peregrine Falcon is based on the article “Peregrines in a skyscraper” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? The Madras Naturalist’s Society’s Project Raptor Watch (PRW) has been actively monitoring peregrine falcons in Chennai for two years. Their objective is to document, study, and monitor various raptor… Continue reading Peregrine Falcon
