A researcher from the Department of Zoology, BJM Government College, Chavara, in Kollam (Tamil Nadu) Read More …
Category: Environment
Puntius sanctus-A new species of freshwater fish
Eugenia sphaerocarpa, Goniothalamus sericeus and Memecylon nervosum found in Western Ghats
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovery three new plant species in Read More …
WORLD TURTLE DAY 2020
WORLD TURTLE DAY is being celebrated across the world on May 23, 2020. The day Read More …
Bradinopyga konkanensis-Konkan Rockdweller
According to a paper published in the journal Zootaxa, a new species of dragonfly endemic to Read More …
International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2020 Theme
The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2020 is being celebrated across the world on 22 Read More …
Rare pygmy hogs released in Manas
Fourteen captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the jungles of Manas National Park during the Read More …
Pinanga andamanensis-A second home at Palode
Pinanga andamanensis is a rare palm endemic to the South Andaman Island. The name is Read More …
Lakshadweep unveils world’s first sea cucumber conservation reserve
by K.A. Shaji Hardly three months have gone by since a special protection force assigned by Read More …
Filament barbs-Three new species found in Western Ghats
Researchers from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Read More …
Indian grey wolf-sighted at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
A rare Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) has been documented in the forests of Read More …
Sal forest tortoise (Indotestudo elongata)
According to a recent study by ecologists in the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, the Read More …
World Migratory Bird Day 2020
World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated by people across the world on 9 May 2020. Read More …
Reawakening of Indian Ocean El Nino
According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, Global warming could reawaken an ancient climate Read More …
Noctiluca scintillans blooms in Arabian Sea
A recent study based on NASA images found blooms of the marine species Noctiluca scintillans, which is Read More …
About Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the news: In the 57th Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board Read More …
Earth Day 2020 Theme
Amid Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Earth Day is being celebrated across the globe on April 22. Read More …
Yamuna river BOD level decreases in Delhi
According to a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the quality of water Read More …
Trimeresurus salazar-A new pit viper found in Arunachal
As per the the April 2020 issue of Zoosystematics and Evolution, a new species of Read More …
Environment Impact Assessment amended to ramp up production of bulk drugs
Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change has amended the Environment Impact Assessment notification 2006 to Read More …
Himalayan Ibex is a distinct species
According to a recent research paper, titled ‘Genetic evidence for allopatric speciation of the Siberian Read More …
Scientists develop biofortified durum wheat variety-MACS 4028
Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed a biofortified durum wheat variety MACS Read More …
Ikaria wariootia-Scientists discovered ancestor for almost all living creatures
Researchers have found a worm-like creature that lived 555 million years ago which is the Read More …
Rushikulya rookery coast welcomes Olive Ridleys
Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery coast in Ganjam district has once again become active with Olive Ridleys Read More …
Is the endangered House Sparrow making a comeback?
Feature on ‘World Sparrow Day’ (20 March) By Jagpreet Luthra New Delhi, March 19: House Read More …
Asteriornis maastrichtensis-Earliest Known ancestor of Chicken
A fossil of a bird discovered near the border between Belgium and the Netherlands could Read More …