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
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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
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
News: A rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village near Najafgarh, nearly seven years after the previous Delhi-NCR record. About Sharp-tailed Sandpiper The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a small wader bird that is an exceptionally uncommon visitor to India. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Calidris acuminata. It belongs to the Scolopacidae family. Habitat: It… Continue reading Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
News: Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino lambs among Gaddi pastoralists to improve wool quality while protecting indigenous sheep breeds. About Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep Aspect Australian Merino Sheep Gaddi Sheep Origin Merino is a Spanish breed that is being reared in Australia. Gaddi is an indigenous sheep breed of Himachal Pradesh traditionally reared… Continue reading Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
Periyar Cow
News: The Periyar cow has received national recognition after being registered by the ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources as an indigenous breed. About Periyar Cow Periyar cow is an indigenous cattle breed of Kerala, locally known as Periyar Kullan, Kuttampuzha cattle and Andukanni. Official Name: It has been registered as the Periyar cow, also known… Continue reading Periyar Cow
Narwhals
News: Researchers have decoded the narwhal tusk’s double-twist structure, which helps explain how the tusk grows straight and remains strong. About Narwhals Narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales belonging to the Monodontidae family. They differ from other toothed whales as they have no teeth in their mouths. Habitat: They spend the winter under sea ice. In spring,… Continue reading Narwhals
Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
News: During the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, concerns have been raised over pilgrims feeding, touching and taking photographs with Long-tailed Marmots. About Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata) Long-tailed Marmot also known as the golden marmot. It is a rodent of the Sciuridae family. Habitat: It lives in open meadows, grasslands, rocky areas, inland cliffs and mountain peaks.… Continue reading Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
Lantana Camara
News: A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online, like lantana camara, in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. About Lantana Camara Lantana Camara is a flowering plant species belonging to the verbena family. Native to: It is native to… Continue reading Lantana Camara
Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
