Source-This post on Roen olmi mushroom is based on the article “Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers in Goa have claimed to have synthesized gold nanoparticles from the Roen olmi mushroom. It is a wild mushroom… Continue reading Roen olmi mushroom
Category: species in news
North Atlantic right whales
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
Spotted Deer
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
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
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
Green Anaconda
Source-This post on Green Anaconda is based on the article “Scientists find the world’s biggest snake yet, a new species of green anaconda” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? A National Geographic expedition in the Amazon led to the reclassification of Green Anaconda into two genetically distinct species: the… Continue reading Green Anaconda
Vaitarna River
Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Source-This post on Melghat Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Forest department’s sporting gesture aims at saving tigers and preventing forest fire” published in “Times of India” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Melghat Tiger Reserve has recently started Kula mama volleyball tournament to create awarness about significance of protection… Continue reading Melghat Tiger Reserve
Ponmudi hills
Source-This post on Ponmudi hills has been created based on the article “New species of damselfly discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills” published in “The Hindu” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new species of damselfly at the Ponmudi hills in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. About… Continue reading Ponmudi hills
Golden-backed Frog
Source-This post on Golden-backed Frog has been created based on the article “Mushroom growing on a frog in India baffles scientists” published in “The Indian Express” on 15 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists discovered a frog in western ghat which seems to have a mushroom growing out of its side. About Golden-backed Frog… Continue reading Golden-backed Frog
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Source-This post on Kanha Tiger Reserve is based on the article “Kanha tiger relocated to Mukundpur Safari” published in “Times of India” on 16th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a male tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve has been transferred to the Mukundpur Safari located in Satna. About Kanha Tiger Reserve Aspect Details… Continue reading Kanha Tiger Reserve
