What is the News? The Hayagriva Madhava Temple Committee in Assam has signed an MoU with Turtle Survival Alliance India, Help Earth, and Assam Forests Department to conserve the Black Softshell Turtle. As part of the pact, a Vision Document 2030 was also released. The document aims to raise at least 1,000 black softshell turtles by… Continue reading “Black Softshell Turtle” – Pact Signed for Conservation in Assam
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“Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Erythrosuchidae:4 About Yerrapalli Formation: What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute had carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in Telangana during the mid 20th Century. During that time, they uncovered several fossils. By studying some of these fossils, the team has… Continue reading “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the filovirus study about?3 Significance of this filovirus study:4 Government of India’s inquiry into filovirus study: What is the News? The government of India has concluded that there have been lapses in the conduct and protocols followed for the filovirus study of bats in Nagaland. What was the… Continue reading Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
“Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
What is the News? The Mahanadi Wildlife Division in Odisha has announced a cash reward of Rs 1,000 for rescuing Gharials and informing wildlife personnel. The division will also provide compensation to fishermen whose fishing nets are destroyed by gharials. About Gharials: Gharials are one of the longest of all living crocodilians. They derive their… Continue reading “Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 Mechanism of Coronavirus Infection:4 Global studies on vulnerability of animals to Covid-19:5 A study by PNAS, a research journal of US:6 A study by the University of Bologna regarding vulnerability of animals to Covid-19: What is the news? A lion at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo has died of suspected coronavirus… Continue reading Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”
Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the dysfunctional relationship between humanity and nature. The National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being will help India to restore that dysfunctional relationship. Contents1 Background2 Significance of Biodiversity3 Significance of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being (NMBHWB)4 Effective implementation of the mission will benefit India in many ways5 Way… Continue reading Role of National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being on India’s Biodiversity
“Blue finned Mahseer” now placed under Least Concern (LC) status of IUCN red list
What is the news? Blue Finned Mahseer which was on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) red list of endangered species has now moved to the ‘Least Concern (LC)’ status. About Blue Finned Mahseer: Source: The Indian Express Blue Finned Mahseer is a freshwater fish. It is also known as Deccan Mahseer or… Continue reading “Blue finned Mahseer” now placed under Least Concern (LC) status of IUCN red list
“Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Litoria Mira:4 Features:5 Why do chocolate frogs and Australian green tree frogs look similar? What is the News? A research team led by Griffith University has discovered a new Frog Species in New Guinea. It has been named Litoria Mira. About Litoria Mira: The Litoria Mira or chocolate… Continue reading “Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Research:3 Key Findings:4 Study on Woodpeckers: What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been a decline in forest bird species in the Western Himalayas Region. Note: The State of Uttarakhand has extremely cold winters and pleasant summers. It is home… Continue reading Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Blackbucks in Odisha:4 About Blackbucks: What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
