Researchers have identified a new plant species, Fimbristylis wayanadensis, in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats. Discovered during a recent botanical expedition in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the...
India has reportedly withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) scheduled for 2028, marking a significant shift in its recent climate diplomacy stance. The...
A tagged Sanderling, a small migratory shorebird, has recently been recorded on Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after travelling over 7,400 kilometres from South Australia....
Scientists have recently documented a remarkable behaviour of the shellear fish, a small freshwater species capable of climbing vertical waterfalls up to 15 metres high in the Democratic...
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recently identified two new species of free-living marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu. Named “Corononema dhriti” and...
The Indian crested porcupine has recently been observed feeding on saffron corms beneath the soil in Kashmir, causing significant agricultural losses. By hollowing out the corms before they...
The first comprehensive analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of the Madras hedgehog has provided fresh insights into the evolutionary lineage of this little-known species. The findings help...
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh has recently witnessed the reintroduction of blackbucks into the Rampur grassland, marking an important conservation step. This initiative aims to restore ecological balance...
The indigenous Appemidi mango, known for its unique flavour and cultural significance, is facing increasing threats due to climate change in Karnataka’s Aghanashini valley. Despite receiving the Geographical...
A major palaeontological discovery in the Shivalik foothills near Dehradun has revealed freshwater fish fossils for the first time in the region, previously known only for terrestrial remains....
