News: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the Sarus Crane population on October 9 and 10, 2026. About Sarus Crane The Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) is the world’s tallest flying bird. It is India’s only resident breeding crane species. Habitat: It inhabits wetlands, marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands… Continue reading Sarus Crane and All-India Sarus Crane Survey
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Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
News: Changes in the breeding sites of the Slaty Egret in Botswana’s Okavango Delta have highlighted its role in monitoring ecosystem changes. About Slaty Egret The Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula) is a small, shy waterbird. Family: It belongs to the heron family. Habitat: It inhabits river floodplains, marshes and temporary shallow wetlands with short, emergent… Continue reading Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Herugavialis Cairensis
News: Scientists have identified Herugavialis Cairensis, a new species of extinct crocodilian from fossils discovered in Egypt. About Herugavialis Cairensis Herugavialis Cairensis is a newly discovered extinct crocodile species that lived millions of years before in Egypt. It has been named after the Egyptian god Heru or Horus. It belongs to a group of long-snouted… Continue reading Herugavialis Cairensis
Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
News: A new study identifies mean annual temperature as the key climatic factor influencing the distribution of the elusive Ibisbill in the Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas. About Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) The ibisbill are elusive riverine birds in the Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Ibidorhyncha struthersii. Habitat: Their habitat are restricted to fast-flowing mountain… Continue reading Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
News: The traditional craft of aak-fibre weaving is facing decline, though a renewed market could help preserve the craft and create livelihood opportunities for local communities. About Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre Aak is a large perennial shrub, commonly called crown flower or giant milkweed. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Calotropis gigantea. Family:… Continue reading Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
Tokay Geckos
News: DRI officers intercepted two persons in Mariani, Assam and seized 86 live endangered Tokay Geckos under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. About Tokay Geckos Tokay gecko is a lizard species with orange-spotted blue-grey skin. They are one of the largest geckos alive today which can grow up to 14 inches in length. Scientific name:… Continue reading Tokay Geckos
Giant African Snail
News: Kerala Agricultural University has launched a special project to eradicate African snails in Idukki following a request from the Agriculture department. About Giant African Snail Giant African Snail is the common name for several large African land snail species. It is also known as the Lissachatina fulica. Habitat: It thrives in warm tropical and subtropical… Continue reading Giant African Snail
Himalayan Monal
News: Two studies by Hemvathi Nandan Bahuguna University researchers highlighted the effects of human-made noise and climate change on the Himalayan monal. About Himalayan Monal The Himalayan monal is a large, ground-dwelling pheasant. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Lophophorus impejanus. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae. Local Name: It is called Danfe… Continue reading Himalayan Monal
Gegeneophis Chandgadi
News: Scientists have discovered Gegeneophis Chandgadi, a new species of subterranean, legless amphibian from Maharashtra. About Gegeneophis Chandgadi Gegeneophis chandgadi is a newly discovered species of legless amphibian, known as a caecilian. Family and Genus: The species belongs to the family Grandisoniidae and the genus Gegeneophis, commonly known as blind caecilians. It is a group… Continue reading Gegeneophis Chandgadi
Rungia mastersii
News: Rungia mastersii was rediscovered in Assam’s Jatinga Hills after nearly 180 years, having not been seen anywhere during this period. About Rungia mastersii Rungia mastersii is a rare shrubby herb endemic to Assam. Family: It belongs to the Acanthaceae family. Genus: It belongs to the Rungia genus, which has 88 accepted species worldwide. Habitat:… Continue reading Rungia mastersii
