Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
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Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated” published in Hindustan Times on 19th August 2023. What is the News? Hangul, the unique Kashmir stag and the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir has experienced a slight increase in its population after a period of two… Continue reading Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? In 2022, scientists explored the Khongtheng mountain range in Manipur to study Tylototriton verrucosus, also known as the crocodile newt. While exploring, they discovered a new salamander species named Tylototriton… Continue reading Scientists solve Manipur salamander ‘puzzle’
275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The findings of the survey conducted at Corbett Tiger Reserve has been released. Who conducted the survey at the Corbett Tiger Reserve? The survey was… Continue reading 275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert” published in Down to Earth on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The International Whaling Commission(IWC) has issued its first ‘extinction alert’ on the Vaquita Porpoise. What is Vaquita Porpoise? Vaquita Porpoise is… Continue reading Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Source: The post is based on the article “5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India”. What are the key highlights from the… Continue reading 5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Captive breeding?3 What is Himalayan vulture?4 About Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres(VCBC): What is the News? Researchers have recorded the first… Continue reading Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo” published in Deccan Herald on 1st August 2023. What is the News? In 2011-2012, Himalayan vultures were rescued from poisoning incidents in Assam. Despite initial skepticism from veterinarians about their survival in the hot… Continue reading Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 28th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Prayagraj Centre have discovered a new plant species in the state of Sikkim named Pedicularis Revealiana.… Continue reading BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats” published in Down to Earth on 19th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Desiccation-tolerate vascular plant species?3 Desiccation-tolerate vascular(DT) plant species in India:4 What is the significance of this discovery?… Continue reading Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
