News: Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino lambs among Gaddi pastoralists to improve wool quality while protecting indigenous sheep breeds. About Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep Aspect Australian Merino Sheep Gaddi Sheep Origin Merino is a Spanish breed that is being reared in Australia. Gaddi is an indigenous sheep breed of Himachal Pradesh traditionally reared… Continue reading Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
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Periyar Cow
News: The Periyar cow has received national recognition after being registered by the ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources as an indigenous breed. About Periyar Cow Periyar cow is an indigenous cattle breed of Kerala, locally known as Periyar Kullan, Kuttampuzha cattle and Andukanni. Official Name: It has been registered as the Periyar cow, also known… Continue reading Periyar Cow
Narwhals
News: Researchers have decoded the narwhal tusk’s double-twist structure, which helps explain how the tusk grows straight and remains strong. About Narwhals Narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales belonging to the Monodontidae family. They differ from other toothed whales as they have no teeth in their mouths. Habitat: They spend the winter under sea ice. In spring,… Continue reading Narwhals
Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
News: During the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, concerns have been raised over pilgrims feeding, touching and taking photographs with Long-tailed Marmots. About Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata) Long-tailed Marmot also known as the golden marmot. It is a rodent of the Sciuridae family. Habitat: It lives in open meadows, grasslands, rocky areas, inland cliffs and mountain peaks.… Continue reading Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
Lantana Camara
News: A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online, like lantana camara, in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. About Lantana Camara Lantana Camara is a flowering plant species belonging to the verbena family. Native to: It is native to… Continue reading Lantana Camara
Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
Mithun (Bos frontalis)
News: Researchers have identified a distinct mithun population in the Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh, proposed as the Siangmi breed. About Mithun (Bos frontalis) Mithun is a semi-domesticated bovine species native to the Eastern Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Bos frontalis. They are also known as gayal and ‘cattle of the mountain’.… Continue reading Mithun (Bos frontalis)
Babirusa/Pig-Deer
News: Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom recorded the birth of a babirusa as its wild populations face a rapid decline due to African swine fever. About Babirusa/Pig-Deer They are unusual wild pigs commonly known as “pig-deer”. Species: Since 2001, scientists have recognized three extant species: Buru babirusa, North Sulawesi babirusa and Togian babirusa. Habitat:… Continue reading Babirusa/Pig-Deer
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Asian Elephant
News: World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to conserve Asian elephants and their habitats. About Asian Elephant The Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. Habitat: Asian elephants inhabit grasslands, scrublands, evergreen forests and deciduous forests. In India, their habitat ranges from… Continue reading Asian Elephant
