News: A decade-long study tracking reintroduced rhinos under the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) and rhino rehabilitation programmes in Manas National Park shows encouraging signs of reproduction and adaptation. About Manas National Park Location: It is located in Western Assam at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Boundary: It is bordered to the north by… Continue reading Manas National Park
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Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
2026 Whitley Awards
News: Indian conservationists, Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh have won the prestigious 2026 Whitley Awards. About 2026 Whitley Awards The Whitley Award is awarded to those achieving exceptional success in grassroots, community-led protection of threatened species and habitats. It is also known as the ‘Green Oscars’. It provides winners with funding, profile, and international… Continue reading 2026 Whitley Awards
Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
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)
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
