News: The Persian leopard is the last remaining Panthera species in Iran after the extinction of the Asiatic lion Panthera leo persica and the Caspian tiger Panthera tigris virgata. About Persian Leopard The Persian leopard is also known as the Anatolian or Caucasian leopard. Scientific name: Panthera pardus tulliana Habitat: They are most commonly found… Continue reading Persian Leopard
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Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)
News: The Red-crowned roofed turtle population is declining due to shrinking habitat in the Ganga basin, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect the species. About Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) The Red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) is a freshwater turtle native to South Asia. Family: It belongs to the Geoemydidae family. It is one of the three… Continue reading Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)
Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
News: A new international study found that beavers reshape river systems and help store carbon, reducing its release into the atmosphere. About Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers Beavers are semiaquatic rodents known for building dams that transform landscapes and create wetlands. Habitat: They live in freshwater ecosystems such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and marshes,… Continue reading Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
News: The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. About Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica ) They are large shorebird belongs to sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Limosa haemastica. Habitat: They breed in wetland habitats such as sedge meadows and… Continue reading Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
Sperm Whales
News: Sperm whales have been caught headbutting on camera for the first time, confirming behaviour described by 19th century whaling ships. About Sperm Whales Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales, easily recognized by their enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. Scientific Name: The scientific name of sperm whale is Physeter macrocephalus. Naming: They… Continue reading Sperm Whales
Dasosaurus tocantinensis
News: Brazilian scientists identified a new giant dinosaur species with links to Spain, supporting past land connections among South America, Africa and Europe. About Dasosaurus Tocantinensis Dasosaurus tocantinensis is a newly identified species of giant, long-necked herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Brazil. Location: Fossils were unearthed in the Maranhão region of northeastern Brazil, near the Tocantins… Continue reading Dasosaurus tocantinensis
Japanese Chum Salmon
News: Research showed that marine conditions in the North Pacific have significantly reduced suitable habitat for Japanese chum salmon over the past 25 years. About Japanese Chum Salmon Japanese chum salmon is a migratory fish species of Chum salmon. They are commonly known as “shirozake” in Japan. Distribution: They are the most widely distributed of… Continue reading Japanese Chum Salmon
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
News: A new study by the University of Sheffield found that spotted hyenas in Ethiopia’s Mekelle city reduce waste, carbon emissions, and sanitation risks. About Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) The spotted hyena is the largest living member of the Hyaenidae family. It is a highly adaptable carnivore. Scientific Name: The scientific name of the spotted… Continue reading Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Karbi Anglong Ginger
News: Assam achieved a major agricultural milestone by sending its first trial export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger About: It is an important cash crop of Assam. It is grown in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Cultivation… Continue reading Karbi Anglong Ginger
Striped Hyena
News: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have proposed adding the Striped Hyena to Appendix I and II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals ahead of CMS COP15 in Campo Grande. About Striped Hyena Striped Hyena is one of four species in the Hyaenidae family. The other three species of Hyaenidae family… Continue reading Striped Hyena
