Source: This post is based on the article “Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: “UN Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. What is the news? Recently, a study titled “Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region” was… Continue reading Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
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Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians
Source: This post is based on the article “Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? Odisha’s Kendrapara became the only district in India to be home to all three species of crocodilians found in the country.… Continue reading Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians
India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a document titled “ Animal Discoveries 2020”. ZSI has been publishing this document since 2007. Key Findings of the Document: India has added 557 new species to its fauna (animal life). This includes 407 new species and 150 new records.… Continue reading India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
The clean-up crew we need (On vulture conservation)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of vultures for an ecosystem Synopsis: Vultures play a very important role in an ecosystem by acting as its scavengers. However, their declining population has increased various concerns. Let’s have a brief look into it. Contents1 Context2 About vultures3 Reason behind decline4 Impact of the decline5 Steps taken Context India… Continue reading The clean-up crew we need (On vulture conservation)
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune Contents1 What is the News?2 About Acetabularia jalakanyakae:3 Key Features:4 About Algae: What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A team of researchers from Delhi University (DU) have discovered a new species of cascade frog in Arunachal Pradesh. They have named the frog species as “Adi Cascade Frog (Amolops Adicola)”. About Adi Cascade Frog: Adi Cascade Frog is a predominantly brown colour frog with a size ranging… Continue reading New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
Source: Times of India What is the news? Around 87% of world’s wetland ecosystem have been lost due to anthropogenic activities threatening wildlife species such as fishing cat. About Fishing Cat: The fishing cat is one of only two animals among the 40 odd members of the cat family which can survive in wet landscape… Continue reading Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
Why the Global South needs birds and bees more than the North?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of the decline in pollinator population Synopsis: World’s biodiversity is facing a risk from reduction of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, birds, bats, etc. It is believed that the risk is greater for most of the developing world. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Concerns 3 Causes behind pollinator decline4 Significance… Continue reading Why the Global South needs birds and bees more than the North?
African cheetahs in Kuno-Palpur: Have we assessed disease risks well
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 What is the disease risk?4 Concerns What is the news? The forest minister of Madhya Pradesh had announced in July that 10 male and 10 female cheetahs will be flown from South Africa to Gwalior in two phases in November. They will then be sent by… Continue reading African cheetahs in Kuno-Palpur: Have we assessed disease risks well
In Karur, a conservation dilemma regarding the slender loris
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? The district forest officer (DFO) of Karur district has recently submitted a proposal for implementing a species recovery programme to protect and improve the population of the endangered slender loris. Threats to the species Since there is great demand for keeping these animal as pets, they are… Continue reading In Karur, a conservation dilemma regarding the slender loris
