Manatees
A record number of manatees converged at a Florida state park recently. About Manatees: Manatees are large aquatic mammals, and sometimes they’re referred to as “sea cows.” They belong to a group of animals called Sirenia.…
Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Tamil Nadu government has declared 80,114.80 hectares of reserve forests in Bargur Hills in Erode district, as the Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. About Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: This region…
New Ramsar site
Recently, the Union Environment Minister said that five more Indian wetlands have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. About the New…
Green Roofs
According to recent research, green roofs treated with mycorrhizal fungi foster a more diverse soil community that is more likely to support long-term green roof sustainability. About Green Roofs: Green…
Bluetongue disease
China has banned the direct and indirect import of ruminants and its related products from Iraq due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease. About Bluetongue disease (BT): It is a…
Black-crowned Night Heron
A ringed juvenile black-crowned night heron, which landed recently at a local pond in Imphal and died later, was banded at the Weishan Bird Banding Station in China’s Beijing. About…
Sphaerotheca varshaabhu
Researchers from various national and international organisations have identified and documented a previously unknown species of frog which has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. About Sphaerotheca varshaabhu:…
New kangaroo lizard species
Recently, scientists have discovered a new kangaroo lizard species from the Western Ghats. About New kangaroo lizard species: Researchers named the new, scaly reptiles after the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally…
Snow Leopard
The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats, the government said recently. About Snow Leopard: It is…
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park (ENP), the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, will soon be closed for the calving season of the species. About Eravikulam National Park: Location: It is located…
Sloth bear
Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. About Sloth bear: Scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound…
Laughing gull
Recently, a laughing gull, a migratory bird from North America, has been sighted for the first time in the country at the Chittari estuary in Kasaragod district. About Laughing gull:…
Hermit Crab
The majority of terrestrial hermit crab species worldwide have used trash as shells, according to a recent study by experts. About Hermit Crab: Hermit crabs are small crustaceans that lack a shell and must…
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR)
More than 300 vultures were recorded in the recently completed synchronous vulture survey in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR). About Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR): Location: It is located in the…
Emperor Penguin
Four new emperor penguin colonies have been identified in Antarctica from satellite imagery recently. About Emperor Penguin: It is the largest of all the different kinds of penguin species. Scientific Name: Aptenodytes forsteri…
Wandering albatrosses
Wandering albatrosses are threatened with extinction and climate change could put their nesting sites at risk. About Wandering albatrosses: It is the world’s largest flying bird, with a wingspan reaching an…
Agulhas long-billed lark
Agulhas long-billed lark is adapting and surviving despite farming taking over their nesting grounds in South Africa. About Agulhas long-billed lark: It is a small passerine bird. It builds nests on the…
Binturong
Recently, the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has received the addition of two new mammalian species, the elusive binturong (Arctictis binturong) and the small-clawed otter. About Binturong:…
Great Indian Bustard
The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to come clean on its plans to save the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. About Great Indian Bustard: It is a bustard found…
Bhitarkanika National Park
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park will soon be connected by rail as the proposed Jajpur Road-Dhamra railway line will pass through the park. About Bhitarkanika National Park: Location: It is located…