News: A young scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently identified the presence of the invasive Small Hive Beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, in an apiary located in Amdanga, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Small Hive Beetle (SHB) About Small Hive Beetle (SHB) SHBs are small, oval-shaped beetles measuring 5–7 mm in… Continue reading Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
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Woolly flying squirrel
News: The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD) has successfully captured the first-ever photograph of the elusive Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district. Woolly flying squirrel. About Woolly Flying Squirrel It is one of the rarest and least known mammals in Asia. It belongs to the… Continue reading Woolly flying squirrel
Binturong
News: Rare Binturong spotted by the Wildlife Trust of India’s Garo Green Spine project team in the Narang Wari Village Reserve Forest (VRF) in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills. About Binturong They are the largest member of the civet family (Viverridae). They are also known as the bearcat. They are primarily nocturnal animals. Physical feature: They are… Continue reading Binturong
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
News– In a first-of-its-kind initiative. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosted the ‘indian Bison Fest’ to spread the word about its conservation needs and ecological significance. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location-It is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha, near the Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River. Historical Significance– This sanctuary holds historical significance… Continue reading Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Anthurium Flowers
News– India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time. About Anthurium It is a tropical flowering plant valued for its ornamental appeal and air-purifying properties. Grown mostly indoors, it helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens from the air. It is included in NASA’s list of air-purifying… Continue reading Anthurium Flowers
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary
News– The rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary highlights the effectiveness of protected area-based conservation efforts. Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary. About Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary Location: Ramadevara Betta Hill Range, Ramanagara, Karnataka. Significance: India’s first and only vulture sanctuary, established in 2012. Declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) in 2017… Continue reading Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary
Pelicans and Painted Stork
News: After Cyclone Hudhud, painted storks and pelicans now roam freely at Visakhapatnam’s zoo, displaying their elegance and charm in a natural setting. About Pelicans Pelicans are large, water-dwelling birds known for their distinctive throat pouches and impressive wingspans. Pelicans are highly social birds, living in colonies of hundreds. Pelicans are carnivorous, primarily feeding on… Continue reading Pelicans and Painted Stork
Doomsday Fish
News: The Doomsday Fish has been linked to various legends and superstitions. Its rare appearances recently near the surface at Baja California Sur, Mexico are thought to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. About Doomsday Fish It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.. Distribution–… Continue reading Doomsday Fish
Corpse flower
News: A “corpse flower” at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney attracted over 20,000 visitors for its highly anticipated bloom. These flowers are rare bloomers, and this one opened for the first time since 2010. About Corpse flower The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is a rare and distinctive plant known for its large size and… Continue reading Corpse flower
Golden Jackal Explanation
News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
