News: In recent years, community-driven conservation efforts along India’s west coast have helped reduce bycatch-related deaths of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), although several other threats continue to endanger the species. About Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Aspects Details About The Whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding shark. They are the largest shark and the largest fish… Continue reading Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
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Greater Hog Badger
News: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released the first scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger. About Greater Hog Badger Aspects Details About The greater hog badger is a terrestrial mustelid. Globally, it has three living species: the greater hog badger, the northern hog badger (Arctonyx albogularis), and the Sumatran hog… Continue reading Greater Hog Badger
Venus flytrap
News: Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. About Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a small carnivorous plant of the sundew family (Droseraceae). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Dionaea muscipula. Native to: It is native to a limited region of North Carolina and South Carolina in… Continue reading Venus flytrap
Limnonectes motijheel
News: Recently, researchers discovered Limnonectes motijheel, a new species of fanged frog, in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. About Limnonectes motijheel Aspects Details About Limnonectes motijheel is a newly discovered species of fanged frog belonging to the genus Limnonectes. Discovered In The species was discovered in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Naming It is named… Continue reading Limnonectes motijheel
Tapanuli Orangutan
News: As per a new report, deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli Orangutan. About Tapanuli Orangutan Aspect Details About The Tapanuli Orangutan is a species of orangutan found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are one of three… Continue reading Tapanuli Orangutan
Tezpur Litchi
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026. About Tezpur Litchi Location Tezpur litchi is mainly grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Other major varieties cultivated in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi. Key Characteristics Appearance: It is known for… Continue reading Tezpur Litchi
Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
News: Tamil Nadu Forest Department developed the Varudai mobile application for the synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey conducted from April 24 to 27. About Nilgiri Tahr About It is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex or Varayaadu. It is the state animal… Continue reading Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
News: The Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) is slowly returning to areas where it had nearly disappeared, including Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. About Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) Aspects Details About It is a canid which combines the characteristics of the Grey Wolf and the Red Fox. Canids refer to the family Canidae, which… Continue reading Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
Yellow-Throated Marten
News: A yellow-throated marten was photographed for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during routine camera trapping. About Yellow-Throated Marten The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is a marten species found in forested regions across Southern and Eastern Asia. It is also known as ‘the kharza’. Habitat: It lives in diverse habitats, including coniferous… Continue reading Yellow-Throated Marten
Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
News: Citizen scientists in Kerala observed normally day-active Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) feeding at night, highlighting the impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on bird behaviour. About Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) The Brahminy Kite is a medium- sized predatory bird. It is also known as the red-backed sea eagle/ Chestnut white kite/ Rufous eagle. … Continue reading Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
