News: A recent study identified Xerocoma as a new plant adaptation in Northern Western Ghats that protects dormant buds during harsh seasonal cycles. About Xerocoma Xerocoma is a plant adaptation strategy in which dry, cottony plant fibres form at the rootstock and envelop dormant buds to protect them during harsh seasonal conditions. Structure formation: Xerocoma… Continue reading Xerocoma
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Gentoo penguin
News: Gentoo penguin have become the first bird species confirmed with H5 avian influenza on an Australian territory, after testing positive on Heard Island. About Gentoo penguin The Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) belongs to the genus Pygoscelis. They are closely related to the Adélie penguin and Chinstrap penguin. Distribution-They are mainly found along the coasts of… Continue reading Gentoo penguin
Himalayan Salamander
News: Every monsoon in Darjeeling hills, breeding habitats of the Himalayan salamander are shrinking, prompting restoration efforts by the West Bengal Forest Department. About Himalayan Salamander The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) is a rare, semi-aquatic amphibian found in the hilly regions of the Eastern Himalaya. It is one of only two salamander species in India,… Continue reading Himalayan Salamander
Pistol Shrimp
News– Researchers from the School of Industrial Fisheries at Cochin University of Science and Technology discovered a new pistol shrimp species in Kochi backwaters. About Pistol Shrimp The Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Snapping Shrimp, is a marine crustacean classified under the family Alpheidae. It has one disproportionately large claw that can generate an… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp
Malabar Pied Hornbill
News– To protect the rare Malabar Pied Hornbill and encourage natural forest growth, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department has begun setting up six “hornbill restaurants” in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. About Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) It is a member of the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) and is also referred to as the Lesser Pied Hornbill.… Continue reading Malabar Pied Hornbill
Cheer Pheasant
News: There has been rapid decline of cheer pheasant populations in Himalayan grasslands across northern Pakistan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal. About Cheer Pheasant The cheer pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its loud and distinctive calls. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae. Scientific name: Catreus wallichii Habitat: It prefers steep rocky slopes… Continue reading Cheer Pheasant
Army Ant Species
News- Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha discovered two new army ant species in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats, as reported in Asian Myrmecology. About Army Ant Species They are keystone predators that play a critical role in regulating arthropod populations and shaping forest biodiversity by consuming large quantities of invertebrates on a daily basis. Scientific name:… Continue reading Army Ant Species
Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
News : Indigenous dog breeds from Tamil Nadu and Nagaland are being inducted into Assam Rifles dog squads to gradually replace foreign breeds. About Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds Background: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to increase the induction of Indian canine breeds in dog squads of all armed forces.… Continue reading Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
Lyriothemis Keralensis
News: Recently researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new dragonfly species from Kerala’s low-lying coastal plains, named Lyriothemis keralensis commonly called the Slender Bombardier. About Lyriothemis keralensis It is a newly identified species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala. The species was first spotted in 2013 at Varappetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Habitat… Continue reading Lyriothemis Keralensis
New Marine Worm Species
News– Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India discovered two new marine worm species along the polluted coastline of West Bengal. These worms are “bio-warriors” that survive in extreme conditions where most life cannot, highlighting the delicate and often unseen biodiversity along India’s northern coasts. About New Marine Worm Species Researchers discovered two new polychaete… Continue reading New Marine Worm Species
