Source: The post is based on the article “Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees” published in“Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to take on the vilayati kikar (Prosopis juliflora) populating its Aravali… Continue reading Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Category: species in news
Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the study conducted on Dholes?3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is Dhole? What is the News? A recent study… Continue reading Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study
This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
Source: The post is based on the article “This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.It has been named as Badis limaakumi. What is Badis Limaakumi? Source:… Continue reading This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
Source: The post is based on the article “In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked” published in “TOI” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Maharashtra’s forest department have conducted a study to understand the offshore movements and migration of Olive Ridley Turtles. What are Olive… Continue reading In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
Source: The post is based on the article “Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar, Kerala. What is Balsams? Source: The Hindu Balsams refer to plants belonging to the genus Impatiens.These… Continue reading Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up
Source: The post is based on the article “Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recognized Mithun as a ‘food animal’. This will help farmers and tribal village communities as… Continue reading Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat a leg-up
How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive” published in Down To Earth on 3rd September 2023 What is the News? The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation… Continue reading How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2023 What is the News? Two new studies have used honey bees as biomonitoring tools to track contamination in urban environments. How can bees… Continue reading How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
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
