News: Last year, a rescued long-billed vulture was released back into its natural habitat in Nashik to protect the population of the species. About Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a native bird of the Indian subcontinent. Family: They are Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. Scientific name: Their scientific… Continue reading Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
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Veli-Akkulam Estuary
News: The Veli–Akkulam estuary is gradually degrading as invasive species, pollution, urban runoff, and encroachment are disrupting its food web and reducing native biodiversity. About Veli–Akkulam estuary Location: The Veli–Akkulam Estuary is located on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, Kerala. It is a small, shallow, and bar-built estuary that forms part of the Kerala backwater system, adjoining… Continue reading Veli-Akkulam Estuary
Areca Nut Cultivation in India
News: Researchers and farmers are now trying to restore traditional soppina betta lands and return to more sustainable practices related to arecanut cultivation. About Areca Nut Cultivation in India About Arecanut Cultivation It is usually referred to as Areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm etc. The arecanut palm is the source of a common chewing… Continue reading Areca Nut Cultivation in India
All About Tung Plantations
News: In Mizoram, over 600 farmers have joined the collective to promote tung tree cultivation and organized marketing. All About Tung Plantations The “Tung” tree is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Climatic and soil requirements: It grows best on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Rainfall: At least 1,120… Continue reading All About Tung Plantations
Chinese Pangolin
News: Researchers from the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) have demonstrated that local ecological knowledge of the Adi community can significantly improve scientific efforts to track the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. About Chinese Pangolin The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a small, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive body covering of hard, overlapping scales. It is… Continue reading Chinese Pangolin
