News: Scientists recorded Schizopygopsis waddellii for the first time from a natural lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. About Schizopygopsis waddellii Schizopygopsis waddellii is a rare species of high-altitude Himalayan fish. Family: It belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is commonly known as the Tibetan fish or Waddell’s snow trout. Habitat: It is adapted to harsh, high-altitude… Continue reading Schizopygopsis waddellii
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OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle
News: A healthy Badri female calf was born through OPU-IVF after a Badri embryo was transferred into a Sahiwal recipient cow. About OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle A healthy Badri female calf was born through Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilisation (OPU-IVF) technology. Scientific Collaboration: ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, and GB Pant University of Agriculture and… Continue reading OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle
Przewalski’s Horse
News: Two Przewalski’s horse foals were born in central Kazakhstan, the first in the country in over 200 years. About Przewalski’s Horse Przewalski’s horse is subspecies of wild horse. It is the only living wild relative of the domestic horse. Scientific name: Its scientific name is E. ferus przewalskii. It is locally known as kertagy. Distribution: … Continue reading Przewalski’s Horse
Red-naped Ibises
News: A new study in Udaipur found diverse bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains, in red-naped ibis faeces. About Red-naped Ibises Red-naped Ibis’ scientific name is Pseudibis papillosa. It is commonly known as the Indian Black Ibis. Habitat: It prefers drier habitats, including dry agricultural fields, fallow lands and scrub forests, rather than depending strictly on wetlands.… Continue reading Red-naped Ibises
Bornean Orangutan
News: Wildfires in Kalimantan affected 60.2% of Bornean orangutan habitat, putting its food sources, nesting trees and habitat connectivity at risk. About Bornean Orangutan The Bornean orangutan is a great ape that naturally occurs in Borneo. Species Types: There are three recognized orangutan species – Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. Habitat and Distribution: The Bornean orangutan lives… Continue reading Bornean Orangutan
Orangutans
News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
News: An ongoing research project is studying the Kashmir flycatcher in the North-Western Himalayas, including its migration and ecology. About Kashmir Flycatcher Kashmir Flycatcher is a small migratory bird of the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Scientific Name: Ficedula subrubra Habitat: It prefers mature temperate broad-leaved forests with dense canopy and understorey. It is found at 1,800–2,700 m… Continue reading Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
Northern Goshawk
News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
Osbeckia ulotricha
News: Botanists recently identified a new woolly-haired flowering plant, Osbeckia ulotricha, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. About Osbeckia ulotricha Osbeckia ulotricha is a flowering plant growing in the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats. Family: It belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Distribution: It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Habitat: It grows mainly in… Continue reading Osbeckia ulotricha
Polychaete Worms
News: In recent years, the booming shrimp aquaculture industry has driven large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms. About Polychaete Worms Polychaete worms are segmented worms, or annelids. They are among the most diverse groups of marine invertebrates on Earth. The name Polychaeta means “having much hair”. Bristles are present on their fleshy, leg-like body parts… Continue reading Polychaete Worms
