News: On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) highlights Indigenous food biodiversity and climate resilience. About Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Roselle is scientifically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa and belongs to the Malvaceae family. Local Name: It is locally known as Bhenda Dal in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. It is also called Mesta… Continue reading Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
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Sea Buckthorn
News: Sea buckthorn has become an important source of employment and income for the people of Ladakh. About Sea Buckthorn Aspects Details About Sea Buckthorn is a vibrant orange berry that grows on thorny shrubs in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Scientific name Its scientific name is Hippophae Rhamnoides. Local Names In Ladakh, it… Continue reading Sea Buckthorn
Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
News: The Centre has launched a Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP), outlining measures across Northeast India. About Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) India has launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, Objective: It has been launched outlining measures to protect habitats, improve scientific monitoring and… Continue reading Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
Pseudecheneis likimroensis and Likimro River
News: A new catfish species, Pseudecheneis likimroensis, has been discovered in Nagaland’s Likimro River and described in the Journal of Ichthyology. About Pseudecheneis likimroensis Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a newly discovered catfish species named after the fast-flowing Likimro River of Nagaland, where it was first collected. Local name: The fish is locally known as Nupedro. Location: It… Continue reading Pseudecheneis likimroensis and Likimro River
Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
News: Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have reported two roadkill incidents of the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) at the National Chambal Sanctuary in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. About Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) It is widely recognised as the world’s smallest wild cat species. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus rubiginosus. Habitat: It… Continue reading Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
Houbara Bustard
News: The Houbara Bustard has suffered major population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and degradation of its breeding grounds. About Houbara Bustard It is a large terrestrial bird. Scientific name: It is split into two distinct species as recognized by the IUCN: one residing in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other residing in… Continue reading Houbara Bustard
Tigidia Singhal
News: Researchers have described a new trapdoor spider species, Tigidia singhal, from the semi-arid grasslands of the Deccan Plateau. About Tigidia Singhal Tigidia singhal is a newly described species of trapdoor spider discovered in the semi-arid grasslands of the Deccan Plateau in Maharashtra. Genus and Family: It belongs to the genus Tigidia and the family… Continue reading Tigidia Singhal
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
News: In Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, sustainable cultivation of the endangered medicinal herb Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is helping conserve the species and supporting the rural mountain economy. About Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) It is a medicinal herb, locally known as Kutki. Botanical name: Its botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa. Native to: It is native to the… Continue reading Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
News: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought permission to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees after a severe sal borer infestation in Dindori district. About Sal (Shorea robusta) Tree Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the oldest and strongest tree species and is an important forest tree of northern India. Family: It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae… Continue reading Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
Hornbills
News: In July, four Malabar pied hornbills were spotted near agricultural fields along the Muyyam river in Kannur district, Kerala, a first for the area. About Hornbills Hornbills are a tropical birds named for their unusually large, curved bills. Scientific name: They scientific name Bucerotidae. Family: They belongs to Bucerotidae family. Habitat: They inhabit the canopy of tall… Continue reading Hornbills
