News: Meghalaya’s niangtaser cicadas (Chremistica ribhoi) have reappeared after four years, coinciding with the football World Cup. About Cicadas (Cicadoidea) Cicadas (Cicadoidea) are hemipteran insects known for their loud, species-specific calls and long underground life cycles. Habitat: Most cicadas are canopy dwellers and are found in natural forests with large trees, where they spend most… Continue reading Cicadas (Cicadoidea)
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New Species of Bees
News: Researchers discovered two new rare solitary bee species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting Eastern Himalayas’ biodiversity and conservation needs. About New Species of Bees Elaphropoda Triangulata and Habropoda Adi are two newly discovered species of solitary bees found in Arunachal Pradesh. Discovered by: Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading New Species of Bees
Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Wild Water Buffalo
News: The Governing Body of National CAMPA approved four major wildlife and forestry conservation projects focusing on River Dolphins, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros, and Wild Water Buffalo to boost species population monitoring and habitat protection across India. About Wild Water Buffalo About: It is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.… Continue reading Wild Water Buffalo
Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
News: The NGT is examining crocodile deaths and the presence of banned Aldrin pesticide in Rajasthan’s Chandraloi River, while accountability remains unclear. About Chandraloi River The Chandraloi River is a small perennial river flowing through Kota district of Rajasthan. Origin: The river originates from a stream near Alania village in Kota district. Course: The river flows for about… Continue reading Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
Desert Rain Frog
News: The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) has become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, according to the latest International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. About Desert Rain Frog The Desert Rain Frog is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is also known as web-footed rain frog, or Boulenger’s short-headed frog… Continue reading Desert Rain Frog
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
News: Reports highlighted the red panda’s conservation challenges, habitat fragmentation, illegal threats, and the need for cross-border conservation efforts. About Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) The red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a small, shy, solitary and arboreal carnivorous mammal that mainly feeds on bamboo and is also known as the lesser panda. Species: There are two species of… Continue reading Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
Oldest Banyan Tree
News: Recently, a banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree. About Oldest Banyan Tree It is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s largest trees based on canopy size. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Oldest Banyan Tree
Transcaspian Marinka
News: The Sangon community of Arunachal Pradesh launched a conservation initiative to protect the Transcaspian marinka species found in the region. About Transcaspian Marinka About: The Transcaspian marinka is a medium‑sized, ray-finned freshwater fish. It is also known as the Himalayan ray-finned fish. Family: It belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Class: It belongs to… Continue reading Transcaspian Marinka
