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India marks 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project in 2025

News: India began its Crocodile Conservation programme in 1975, and this year marks 50 years of this successful initiative. About Crocodile Conservation Project (CCP) The project was launched in 1975 with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), initially focusing on Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha.… Continue reading India marks 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project in 2025

Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills

News: A new flowering plant species with unusual morphological characteristics has been discovered in the rocky and semi-arid landscape of Aravali hills near Jaipur. Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills About Portulaca bharat The new species belongs to the subgenus Portulaca section Neossia. It is currently only known from a… Continue reading Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills

Operation Olivia

News: Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha. Operation Olivia About Operation Olivia It is a vital initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles. It is conducted annually from November to May. Focus areas: The operation is conducted at the… Continue reading Operation Olivia

African Hyena

News: The four extant species of hyena or hyaenids found on the African continent are facing increasing threats, leading to population declines, according to conservation organisation, Wild Africa. About African Hyena They belong to the Hyaenidae family of Hyaena genus. They are hunters and catch their prey using their teeth instead of claws. There are… Continue reading African Hyena

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

News- The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary holds the distinction of being India’s first and only wolf sanctuary dedicated to conserving the Indian grey wolf. Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary. About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary Location– It is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. It was declared a sanctuary in 1976. Significance– It is India’s first and only wolf… Continue reading Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary

Musk Deer

News: Recently, a report “Plant Breeding Programmes in Indian Zoos: Assessment and Strategic Actions (2024)”, released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has revealed that no breeding programme has been started in Indian zoos for the conservation of musk deer, classified as ‘endangered’ by IUCN. About Musk Deer It is a solitary shy animal which… Continue reading Musk Deer

Clinidium lalitae

News: New beetle species discovered in Northeast by ZSI scientists. About Clinidium lalitae It is a new species of beetle belonging to the subfamily Rhysodinae. It has been discovered in the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. The species has been named to honor Lalita Ray Chaudhury, who dedicated her career to the study… Continue reading Clinidium lalitae

One-Horned Rhinos

News: The one-horned rhinos may get some more breathing space outside its biggest habitats in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park. One-Horned Rhinos. About One-Horned Rhinos They are also known as the Indian Rhinoceros and are the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Distribution and habitat: Rhinos… Continue reading One-Horned Rhinos

Malabar Grey Hornbill

News- A team of researchers from Kerala has been awarded the Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their project on conserving the Malabar Grey Hornbill. About Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) Geographical range– It is endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. Habitat– They are found mainly… Continue reading Malabar Grey Hornbill

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