Environment & Ecology

Recently, the State Governments and Union Territory administrations in India celebrated World Wetlands Day (WWD) at all 75 Ramsar. About World Wetlands Day: World Wetlands Day is observed on 2nd February…

Recently, scientists have traced the mechanisms of the toxic action of cobra venom. About Cytotoxins: The Cytotoxins (CTXs) are an essential class of the non-enzymatic three-finger toxin family and are ubiquitously present in…

A recent study has found widespread infection of white-tailed deer with the SARS-CoV-2 virus across New York. Key facts about White-tailed deer: They are the smallest members of the North American…

Recently, a Royal Bengal tiger was found dead in Assam’s Orang National Park due to age-related problems. About Orang National Park: It is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the…

Recently, a new study revealed that the Kashmir Valley has bucked the trend of Asiatic black attacks on humans rarely reported throughout the animal’s global range. About Asiatic black bear…

The Kashmir Valley has bucked the trend of Asiatic black attacks on humans rarely reported throughout the animal’s global range. Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is also as Moon bear.…

The recent trade database of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has recorded 28 incidents of Red Sanders confiscation, seizure, and wild…

A bar-headed goose, which was tagged in Mongolia in July 2014 has recently been spotted in Koonthankulam – Kadankulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. About Bar-headed goose: They…

During the Budget speech Union finance minister announced multiple schemes towards the protection and conservation of India’s natural heritage, including mangroves and wetlands. Key schemes announced in the budget are:…

Recently, Yaya Tso Lake was declared Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site under the Biological Diversity Act. Why in news? The Biodiversity Management Committee, the panchayat of Chumathang village, along with…

Recently, The Red-headed vulture was spotted in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. About Red-headed vulture This is one of the 9 species of Vulture which are found in India It is…

Despite recent studies highlighting the Heimang’s remarkable adaptability, it hasn’t yet been used much in commerce. Key facts about Heimang The Heimang tree grows widely in Manipur and other north-eastern regions Its…

A recent study revealed anthropogenic interventions as the main reason for the plight of Munroe Thuruthuresidents, Kerala’s first set of climate refugees. Munroe Thuruthu  is slowly going under water Munroe…

After successful reintroduction of tigers at the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), the forest department is planning to relocate a pair of sloth bears at the reserve. About Sariska Tiger Reserve…

The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has recently come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna spectabilis. Why in news? Based…

Recently, the scientific community has named a new genus of wasp after the Soliga community. About Soliga ecarinata: The Soliga ecarinata is a new wasp that belongs to the subfamily Metopiinae of…

Recently a partial albino dhole (Cuon alpinus) has been photo-documented in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. About Albinism: Albinism is the result of cells that can’t produce melanin, the pigment needed to colour…

The campus of Mangalore University is home to three species that are listed as near-threatened on the red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, according to a…

The black-necked stork was recorded for the second consecutive year in Porbandar’s Bardasagar reservoir. About Black-necked stork: The black-necked stork is a tall long-necked wading bird in the stork family.  Scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Distribution: It is…

During the recent Asian Water Bird Census (AWC) 2023, more than 340 birds of various species, were counted in the water bodies within the core area of the Kawal Tiger…