News: Human-bear encounters are increasing across Kashmir as shrinking habitats and changing land use have led to more attacks on people. About Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a medium-sized bear species of the bear family (Ursidae) native to Asia. It is also known as the Moon Bear. Habitat: The species… Continue reading Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
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Solanum Pandeyi
News: A new species of wild brinjal Solanum Pandeyi, has been discovered from one of the remote islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by a scientist from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). About Solanum Pandeyi It is a new species of wild brinjal recorded in the evergreen forest of the Middle Andaman. It was found growing… Continue reading Solanum Pandeyi
Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
News: A new study reports the first confirmed record in India of the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) in the northern Thar Desert in Rajasthan. About Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis) The Sistan Sand Boa is a rare, non-venomous snake. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Eryx sistanensis. It was first identified in Iran in 2020. It has… Continue reading Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
White-bellied Heron
News: The Forest Advisory Committee has given in-principle approval for a hydropower project in an area of Arunachal Pradesh that serves as a habitat for the White-bellied Heron. About White-bellied Heron Aspects Description About The white-bellied heron is a large heron species. It is the second-largest heron. It is also known as the imperial heron… Continue reading White-bellied Heron
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
News: In recent years, community-driven conservation efforts along India’s west coast have helped reduce bycatch-related deaths of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), although several other threats continue to endanger the species. About Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Aspects Details About The Whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding shark. They are the largest shark and the largest fish… Continue reading Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
Greater Hog Badger
News: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released the first scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger. About Greater Hog Badger Aspects Details About The greater hog badger is a terrestrial mustelid. Globally, it has three living species: the greater hog badger, the northern hog badger (Arctonyx albogularis), and the Sumatran hog… Continue reading Greater Hog Badger
Venus flytrap
News: Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. About Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a small carnivorous plant of the sundew family (Droseraceae). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Dionaea muscipula. Native to: It is native to a limited region of North Carolina and South Carolina in… Continue reading Venus flytrap
Limnonectes motijheel
News: Recently, researchers discovered Limnonectes motijheel, a new species of fanged frog, in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. About Limnonectes motijheel Aspects Details About Limnonectes motijheel is a newly discovered species of fanged frog belonging to the genus Limnonectes. Discovered In The species was discovered in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Naming It is named… Continue reading Limnonectes motijheel
Tapanuli Orangutan
News: As per a new report, deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli Orangutan. About Tapanuli Orangutan Aspect Details About The Tapanuli Orangutan is a species of orangutan found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are one of three… Continue reading Tapanuli Orangutan
Tezpur Litchi
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026. About Tezpur Litchi Location Tezpur litchi is mainly grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Other major varieties cultivated in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi. Key Characteristics Appearance: It is known for… Continue reading Tezpur Litchi
