Source: The post is based on the article “5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India”. What are the key highlights from the… Continue reading 5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Category: species in news
Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Captive breeding?3 What is Himalayan vulture?4 About Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres(VCBC): What is the News? Researchers have recorded the first… Continue reading Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo” published in Deccan Herald on 1st August 2023. What is the News? In 2011-2012, Himalayan vultures were rescued from poisoning incidents in Assam. Despite initial skepticism from veterinarians about their survival in the hot… Continue reading Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 28th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Prayagraj Centre have discovered a new plant species in the state of Sikkim named Pedicularis Revealiana.… Continue reading BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats” published in Down to Earth on 19th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Desiccation-tolerate vascular plant species?3 Desiccation-tolerate vascular(DT) plant species in India:4 What is the significance of this discovery?… Continue reading Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Flora and faunal database?3 Major faunal discoveries are:4 Major new plant… Continue reading India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
