Category: species in news

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

First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report

Source-This post on First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report is based on the article “Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing” published in “unep.org” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species… Continue reading First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report

Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles

Source- This post on Olive Ridley Turtle and other sea turtles has been created based on the article “Andhra Pradesh government bans fishing within 5 km radius of Hope Island to check death of Olive Ridley turtles” published in “The Hindu” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? The Andhra Pradesh government has recently… Continue reading Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles

Cuscuta dodder

Source-This post on Cuscuta dodder is based on the article “Parasitic creeper preys on Chengalpet forests, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary” published in “The New Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? The invasive weed Cuscuta dodder is gradually choking the Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. This poses a threat to the local… Continue reading Cuscuta dodder

Dachigam National Park

Source-This post on Dachigam National Park is based on the article “Himalayan black bears in Dachigam National Park get a special winter diet for Winter 2024” published in “TOI” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? At Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, a special diet has been provided to Himalayan Black Bears… Continue reading Dachigam National Park

Aldabra giant tortoise

Source-This post on Aldabra giant tortoise is based on the article “Madagascar: giant tortoises have returned 600 years after they were wiped out” published in “Down To Earth” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? The Aldabra giant tortoise reintroduction project was started in 2018 to reintroduce Aldabra giant tortoises in Madagascar’s natural habitats.… Continue reading Aldabra giant tortoise

Black-necked Crane

Source- This post on Black-necked Crane has been created based on the article “Black-necked Crane” published in “PIB” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? As per the survey conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India in 2016-2017 in Ladakh region, the population size of black necked crane is around 66-69 individuals. About Black-necked… Continue reading Black-necked Crane

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