Category: species in news

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

Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?

Source-This post on Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards is based on the article “Why Kerala has banned oleander flowers in temple offerings” published in “The Indian express” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Two temple boards in Kerala have prohibited the use of oleander flowers in offerings. This decision follows the… Continue reading Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?

Glyptothorax punyabratai

Source– This post on Glyptothorax punyabratai has been created based on the article “New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by ICAR-NBFGR” published in “Krishi Jagran” on 7 May 2024. Why in the news? India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has recently identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung… Continue reading Glyptothorax punyabratai

Red Colobus Monkey

Source- The post on Red Colobus is based on the article “Red Colobus: Conserving these Old World primates could help save Africa’s tropical forests, says study” published in “Down to Earth” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? With the increasing biodiversity crisis, Conservationists have suggested Conservation of red colobus monkey species. Their conservation could… Continue reading Red Colobus Monkey

Golden Trevally Fish

Source- This post on Golden Trevally Fish has been created based on the article “CMFRI develops seed production technology for high value marine fish golden trevally” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 24 April 2024. Why in news? The researchers of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have succeeded in captive breeding of golden… Continue reading Golden Trevally Fish

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