What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery and suffering. But scientists so far never understood the complete reason behind Crocodile tears. When do Crocodiles Cry? A study was conducted in 2006 by… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
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How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
What is the News? According to a study by ICAR– National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Invasive Whiteflies Species are increasing in India. Whiteflies: Whiteflies are sap-sucking insects. They are members of the insect family Aleyrodidae (order Homoptera). These insects become abundant during warm climates and are found on houseplants and in greenhouses. Origin: Most… Continue reading How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
WWF Report on Snow Leopards
What is the News? The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report. Its title is “Over 100 Years of Snow Leopards Research — A spatially explicit review of the state of knowledge in the snow leopard range”. About the Report: The report provides a comprehensive overview of research carried out across the snow… Continue reading WWF Report on Snow Leopards
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain, ice, or snow inside storm clouds collide with each other. It creates a negative charge in the lower… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their large breeding assembling. So the reproductive behaviour of them is well studied. But the female Seals are… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of Asian Gracile Skink has been named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis after Nilgiris. The species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in… Continue reading New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
“Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: Firstly, the red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Secondly, Origin: They are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. But they are found… Continue reading “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have developed tools to differentiate the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About the Research: The researchers characterised the morphological features of the Indian and Chinese Pangolin. They also investigated genetic variations between the two species. The… Continue reading ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
“Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha is likely to be missed this year. Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Rushikulya river mouth is considered the second-biggest nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles in India. The Gahirmatha marine sanctuary… Continue reading “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
