News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
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Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun is preparing to execute India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. About Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Location– It is part of the Godavari estuary, where the Coringa River merges with the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district. Between this area and the sea ” Hope… Continue reading Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sea Otters
News: A new study reveals that sea otters at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in California are consuming thousands of green crabs. This behavior plays a crucial role in preserving the ecosystem along the West Coast of the United States. About Sea Otters Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris They are aquatic members of the… Continue reading Sea Otters
Cephalopods Explaination
News: Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are increasingly recognized for their intelligence. This has sparked calls for humane treatment regulations comparable to those for vertebrates. Cephalopods Explaination About Cephalopods: Cephalopods are a class within the phylum Mollusca, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Cephalopods are cold-blooded (ectothermic), meaning their body temperature is regulated… Continue reading Cephalopods Explaination
Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
News: Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat (Otomops wroughtoni) has been sighted for the first time in northern India at Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park. About Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat It is a highly rare species of molossid bat. Characteristics: This species is distinguished by its large size, prominent ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicolored velvet-like fur. Habitat- The… Continue reading Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
Laysan albatross
News: Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid what experts believe to be her 60th egg. About Laysan albatross Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a pelagic bird found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean. Approximately 99.7% of the population nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, with Midway Atoll… Continue reading Laysan albatross
Red-breasted Flycatcher
News: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Eastern Europe, was recently spotted at Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. About Red-breasted Flycatcher 1. Scientific name-Ficedula parva 2. It is a small (11-12 cm) passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. 3. It can be found occasionally feeding on figs (banyan, peepal) in our urban gardens. 4.… Continue reading Red-breasted Flycatcher
Asiatic Lion
News: A study reveals Asiatic Lions in Gujarat coexist with humans through mutual adaptation, legal protection, economic incentives among others. About Asiatic Lion 1. The Asiatic Lion, also called the Persian Lion or Indian Lion, is a subspecies of Panthera leo leo found only in India. 2. Habitat– They are confined to the Gir National… Continue reading Asiatic Lion
Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River
Source: This post on Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River has been created based on the article “Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? The giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus), once thought to be extinct has… Continue reading Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River
Halari donkey
Source: This post on Halari donkey has been created based on the article “In Frames: Brains and braw” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, it has been observed that the endangered Halari donkeys is an intelligent animal which work closely with human beings. About Halari donkey Aspects Description About IUCN… Continue reading Halari donkey
