Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as a comprehensive photographic field guide with detailed distribution and locality data for all the species from the region. Sunderbans: Sundarbans is a mangrove area… Continue reading Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
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Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India
Recently an elephant died in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), Tamil Nadu. The death was caused by a burning tyre thrown at the elephant by some people. This is not the first instance when a wild animal has been killed due to fire, firecrackers or by a mob with sticks. The violence against wild animals has… Continue reading Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India
Indian star tortoises
Why in News: Indian star tortoises have been seized by the Forest officials while being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. Facts: Source: IUCN Indian star tortoise (Geochelone Elegans): It is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forests of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is accustomed to monsoon seasons. These tortoises are easily… Continue reading Indian star tortoises
Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
News: Winter migratory waterbirds using the central Asian flyway have started making a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland. Facts: Harike Wetland: It is one of the largest man-made wetlands of northern India which shares its area with the Tarntaran, Ferozpur and Kapurthala districts of Punjab. It came into existence in 1952 after the construction of… Continue reading Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?
News: Eleven members of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) royal family arrived in Pakistan to hunt the Houbara Bustard under a license issued by Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Houbara Bustard: It is a large terrestrial bird found in parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Types: Houbara Bustard comes in two distinct types… Continue reading Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?
More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
News: According to a Study, the wildlife corridor of the Aravallis in Gurgaon and Faridabad harbours a richer variety of mammals than the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary despite not having as much protection. Facts: About the Study: The study was conducted under the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s small grants programme and was supported by the non-profit Centre… Continue reading More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species
News: The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife(SC-NBWL) in its 60th meeting held has approved the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict(HWC) in the country. Facts: Empowers Gram Panchayats: The advisory empowers gram panchayats in dealing with the problematic wild animals as per the section 11 (1) (b) of WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972. Crop… Continue reading Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species
Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC
News: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern about the absence of security for forest officials in the country against poachers. Facts: Background: A petition was filed in the apex court challenging the prosecution launched against few forest officers in Rajasthan. The petitioner submitted that the FIRs against the forest officials were a ‘counter-action’ for… Continue reading Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC
Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
News: Gangetic River Dolphin was beaten to death by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh leading to the arrest of three people. Facts: Source: Indian Express Gangetic River Dolphin: It is primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Key Characteristics: The female Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
Two-day Asian Waterbird Census off to a flying start
News: The two-day Asian Waterbird Census-2020 commenced in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday under the aegis of experts from the Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS). Facts: Asian Waterbird Census(AWC): It was started in the year 1987.It is an annual event in which thousands of volunteers across Asia and Australasia count waterbirds in the wetlands of their country.… Continue reading Two-day Asian Waterbird Census off to a flying start
