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)
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Koala
News: New research has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. It highlighted how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. About Koala They are a tree-dwelling herbivorous marsupial. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus. Family: They belong to the family Phascolarctidae. Habitat:… Continue reading Koala
Hog Deer
News: A rare albino hog deer was recently sighted in Kaziranga National Park. About Hog Deer The hog deer is a species belonging to the genus Axis. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Axis porcinus. Habitat: It inhabits well-covered dense forests near rivers and marshes, including dense reed beds, thick riverside vegetation, and woodland areas… Continue reading Hog Deer
Key Facts about Romania
News: A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and prompting strong condemnation from Nato and European leaders. Key Facts about Romania Location: Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe; Capital: Bucharest. Borders: It is bordered by Ukraine (north), Moldova (northeast), the Black Sea (southeast), Bulgaria (south), Serbia (southwest), and Hungary (west). Climate: Temperate with four… Continue reading Key Facts about Romania
Gynacantha khasiaca
News: Gynacantha khasiaca, a rare dragonfly, has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, about 600 km east of where it was first recorded 110 years ago. About Gynacantha khasiaca It is commonly known as the long-tailed duskhawker. Family: Aeshnidae Order: Odonata (dragonflies & damselflies) Ecological role: It is crucial component of freshwater ecosystems, as predators… Continue reading Gynacantha khasiaca
Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
News: The bay woodpecker gained attention through research linking its call with rainfall patterns and healthy forests in Darjeeling. About Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis The Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a medium-sized woodpecker species belonging to the Picidae family. Ecological role: It acts as an ecological indicator of healthy and functioning forest ecosystems. In… Continue reading Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
News: The Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle was recently discovered in Chhattisgarh’s Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, indicating improving ecological conditions and intact forest habitats. About Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle The tricarinate hill turtle or three-keeled land turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata) is a small terrestrial turtle species belonging to the family Geoemydidae. Habitat: The turtle mainly inhabits temperate… Continue reading Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
White-Tailed Ptarmigan
News: The white-tailed ptarmigan is in news because scientists are studying its survival challenges in changing alpine habitats. About White-Tailed Ptarmigan The white-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura), also known as the snow quail. It is the smallest bird in the grouse family. Habitat: It lives mainly above or near the alpine tree line in rocky slopes,… Continue reading White-Tailed Ptarmigan
Excelsa Coffee
News: Rising climate stress on Arabica and Robusta coffee has increased attention towards climate-resilient coffee species like Excelsa. About Excelsa Coffee Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei): It is a lesser-known coffee species gaining importance for climate resilience and unique flavour. Native to: It is native to parts of Tropical and West Africa as well… Continue reading Excelsa Coffee
Amur Falcons
News: Three Amur falcons tagged in Manipur were recently seen wintering in Africa. They have been tracked since November 2025 as part of a Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About Amur Falcon It is a small migratory bird of prey belonging to the family Falconidae. It is known for its… Continue reading Amur Falcons
