News: Scientists from Kumaun University launched a captive-breeding programme to revive the snow trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) in Naini Lake, Uttarakhand, in April 2026. However, the death of more than half of the released fingerlings has raised concerns about water pollution, rising temperatures and habitat degradation. About Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) The Snow Trout is a… Continue reading Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii)
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Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
News: Chhattisgarh is set to get its first official state butterfly, with the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) emerging as the winner of a public online poll. About Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) The Kallima inachus is a nymphalid butterfly. It is also known as the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) and Snow Leopard
News: India has recorded an estimated 718 snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, including 477 in Ladakh, according to the country’s first Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI). About Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) is the first-ever scientific exercise, which took around 4 years… Continue reading Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) and Snow Leopard
Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
News: Researchers have found two new subterranean fish species, Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi, from wells in Assam. About Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi are blind, subterranean fish species found in groundwater environments. Found in: Both species were discovered in wells in Goalpara district, Assam, in areas dominated by alluvial… Continue reading Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats
News: Researchers in Kerala and Karnataka have discovered three new centipede species in the Western Ghats. About Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats Researchers in Kerala and Karnataka have discovered three new centipede species in the Western Ghats. The three species have been named – Rhysida quadrispinosa Rhysida coorgensis Rhysida neyyarensis Genus: They… Continue reading Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats
Seahorse Species
News: Scientists have identified a new seahorse species in Indian waters, resolving a long-standing confusion over the identity of spiny seahorses. About Seahorse Species Seahorses are marine fish. They belong to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefishes and seadragons. They belong to the genus Hippocampus. The name Hippocampus is derived from two Greek words:… Continue reading Seahorse Species
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
News: A recent report highlighted the blackbuck’s dependence on grassland habitats and its importance as an indicator of grassland conservation. About Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is a medium-sized antelope. It is the sole living member of its genus Antilope. Recognition: The blackbuck is the state animal of Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
Jeypore ground gecko
News: The Jeypore ground gecko, once believed extinct for 130 years, was rediscovered by an Indian scientist in 2010 in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. About Jeypore Ground Gecko Jeypore Ground Gecko is a reptile endemic to India. It is also known as the Jeypore Indian gecko or the Patinghe Indian gecko.… Continue reading Jeypore ground gecko
African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
News: Three African wild dogs travelled over 4,000 kilometres to find mates, offering hope for the survival of this endangered species. About African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) The African wild dogs are the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant members of the genus Lycaon. They are one of the world’s most endangered… Continue reading African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
News: Recent study published showed that, Jonathan, the world’s oldest known known living Aldabra Giant Tortoise at 194 years, has 287 unique gene variants that may slow ageing. About Aldabra Giant Tortoise Aspects Details About 1. It is the world’s second-largest land tortoise species, after the Galapagos giant tortoise. 2. These tortoise have descended from… Continue reading Aldabra Giant Tortoise
