Category: species in news

Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari

Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)

Source-This post on Jacaranda bloom is based on the article “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” published in “The Hindu” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Jacaranda trees in Mexico are experiencing early blooming this year, causing concerns among residents and scientists. The foremost reason for this early bloom… Continue reading Early Jacaranda bloom in Mexico

Source-This post on Melanochlamys droupadi: Sea slug named after President Murmu is based on the article “ZSI names a newly discovered head-shield sea slug after President Droupadi Murmu” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of a new marine species… Continue reading Melanochlamys droupadi: Sea slug named after President Murmu

Source-This post on “North Atlantic right whales” has been created based on the article “Critically endangered right whales are shrinking, with drastic consequences for their population″ published in “LiveScience” on 29 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently scientists have discovered that North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller due to climate change. It is negatively… Continue reading North Atlantic right whales

Source-This post on Spotted Deer has been created based on the article “40 spotted deer translocated from Mysuru Zoo to Kali Tiger Reserve” published in “Deccan Herald” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, 40 spotted deer (axis axis) have been translocated from Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) to Panasoli range of Kali… Continue reading Spotted Deer

Source-This post on Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle has been created based on the article “First-ever nesting report of incredibly rare giant softshell turtle” published in ” PHY.ORG” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Conservationists from the University of Portsmouth have recently uncovered the nesting site of the “secretive” Cantor’s giant softshell turtle on… Continue reading Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle