News: Recently, the Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture and Sciences has successfully cultivated Morchella mushroom for the first time in controlled conditions. About Morchella Mushrooms Morchella (commonly known as common morel, morel, yellow morel, true morel, morel mushroom, and sponge morel) is an edible mushroom. It is locally known as Kangaech or Gucchi. Scientific name and… Continue reading Morchella Mushrooms
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Manikya Dhara Falls
News: A 15-year-old girl from Kerala, missing near Manikyadhara Falls, was found dead 500 m below the watchtower after a drone search. About Manikya Dhara Falls Location: It is situated in the dense forest of Baba Budangiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. Other names: It is locally called Nellikayi Theertha, while Manikyadhara means “stream… Continue reading Manikya Dhara Falls
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the southern elephant seal from Least Concern to Vulnerable on its Red List. About Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) The southern elephant seal is one of two species of elephant seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Mirounga leonina and they belong to the Phocidae family or… Continue reading Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the Antarctic fur seal from Least Concern to Endangered due to a sharp population decline. About Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) They are one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. They are the smallest of the Antarctic seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Arctocephalus… Continue reading Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
Caribou
News: A recent study highlights that declining lichen and increasing snow depth can significantly reduce winter survival of caribou populations in the Arctic. About Caribou Caribou are large herbivorous ungulates adapted to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. They are also called ‘Reindeer’ in Eurasia. Scientific Name: Rangifer tarandus Habitat: Caribou thrive in polar and Arctic regions.… Continue reading Caribou
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
News: Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal have been uplisted to Endangered category in International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List due to climate change impacts. About Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) Emperor penguin is the largest penguin species that survives and breeds in extreme Antarctic winter conditions. Scientific name: Aptenodytes forsteri. Habitat: They depend on… Continue reading Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
Bengal Florican
News: Bengal florican populations are declining as grasslands vanish due to land conversion, agriculture expansion, burning, and habitat fragmentation pressures. About Bengal Florican It is a medium-sized bustard species found in grasslands, and it is a grassland indicator species. Different names: It is called ulu-mo’ra in Assamese and daotriling in Bodo, and it is also… Continue reading Bengal Florican
Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
News: Police rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles from a smuggler in Jharcha, Greater Noida, during a routine check, exposing illegal wildlife trade. About Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) is a freshwater turtle species found in South Asia. Habitat: It lives in rivers, canals, ponds, and freshwater systems. Distribution: The species… Continue reading Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
News: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, has successfully produced five healthy Sahiwal calves, including a female, through test-tube embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET) technology. About OPU–IVF–ET technology The ‘OPU–IVF–ET’ technology stands for ‘Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Embryo Transfer. Mechanism of technology In this process, mature eggs are collected from animals using… Continue reading OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
Jungle Cats (Felis chaus)
News: A new study published in Scientific Reports provides baseline data on jungle cat population, habitat preference, and conservation needs in India. About Jungle Cats (Felis chaus) The jungle cat is a medium-sized wild cat found in diverse habitats across Asia. Scientific name: The scientific name of the jungle cat is Felis chaus. Naming: Its… Continue reading Jungle Cats (Felis chaus)
