News– To protect the rare Malabar Pied Hornbill and encourage natural forest growth, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department has begun setting up six “hornbill restaurants” in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. About Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) It is a member of the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) and is also referred to as the Lesser Pied Hornbill.… Continue reading Malabar Pied Hornbill
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Cheer Pheasant
News: There has been rapid decline of cheer pheasant populations in Himalayan grasslands across northern Pakistan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal. About Cheer Pheasant The cheer pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its loud and distinctive calls. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae. Scientific name: Catreus wallichii Habitat: It prefers steep rocky slopes… Continue reading Cheer Pheasant
Army Ant Species
News- Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha discovered two new army ant species in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats, as reported in Asian Myrmecology. About Army Ant Species They are keystone predators that play a critical role in regulating arthropod populations and shaping forest biodiversity by consuming large quantities of invertebrates on a daily basis. Scientific name:… Continue reading Army Ant Species
Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
News : Indigenous dog breeds from Tamil Nadu and Nagaland are being inducted into Assam Rifles dog squads to gradually replace foreign breeds. About Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds Background: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to increase the induction of Indian canine breeds in dog squads of all armed forces.… Continue reading Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
Lyriothemis Keralensis
News: Recently researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new dragonfly species from Kerala’s low-lying coastal plains, named Lyriothemis keralensis commonly called the Slender Bombardier. About Lyriothemis keralensis It is a newly identified species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala. The species was first spotted in 2013 at Varappetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Habitat… Continue reading Lyriothemis Keralensis
New Marine Worm Species
News– Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India discovered two new marine worm species along the polluted coastline of West Bengal. These worms are “bio-warriors” that survive in extreme conditions where most life cannot, highlighting the delicate and often unseen biodiversity along India’s northern coasts. About New Marine Worm Species Researchers discovered two new polychaete… Continue reading New Marine Worm Species
Saltwater Crocodiles
News: A recent genetic study has confirmed that the now-extinct crocodiles of the Seychelles were saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus). About Saltwater Crocodiles The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest and heaviest living reptile in the world and an opportunistic apex predator. It is also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile. It is uniquely… Continue reading Saltwater Crocodiles
Blyth’s tragopan
News: Blyth’s tragopan is an indicator species for some of Asia’s most biodiverse and least-explored mountain ecosystems. About Blyth’s Tragopan Blyth’s tragopan is a rare and colourful mountain ground-dwelling pheasant. Family: Phasianidae Scientific name: Tragopan blythii Habitat: It lives in montane broadleaf forests, rhododendron forests, bamboo thickets, and dense undergrowth. It prefers moist, cool mountain… Continue reading Blyth’s tragopan
Hoverflies
News: Concern is growing over declining pollinator populations worldwide, bringing attention to the ecological importance of non-bee pollinators such as hoverflies. About Hoverflies Hoverflies are a diverse group and not a single insect type. They belong to the Syrphidae family of Diptera, which includes more than 6,000 species across 377 genera worldwide. Different hoverfly species… Continue reading Hoverflies
Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
News: Conservationists have launched Thailand’s first rewilding project by releasing a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark into Maiton Island. About Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark Indo-Pacific leopard sharks are slow-swimming reef sharks. Scientific name: Stegostoma tigrinum Habitat: They live in coastal waters and can be found from the intertidal zone to depths of about 62 metres. They prefer… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
