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Two New Species of ‘Green Anacondas’

February 21, 2024

Recent genomic analysis by an international team of scientists has revealed that the iconic green anacondas inhabiting swampy Amazonian landscapes, considered the world’s heaviest snakes, are actually two different species with distinct genetic lineages contrary to traditional zoological classification. About ..

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Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms

February 16, 2024

Kerala has witnessed a steady rise in dangerous human-wildlife interactions in recent years. Attacks from elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, and especially wild boars have posed an increasing threat to human life. Government data showed 8,873 wild animal attack incidents in ..

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CIAL to establish world’s first green hydrogen plant in airport

February 16, 2024

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Kerala has signed an agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for establishing a green hydrogen production facility within CIAL’s premises. The green hydrogen plant on the airport premises will make Cochin International Airport Limited ..

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What are Dzuds in Mongolia?

February 13, 2024

The ongoing “white and iron” dzud in Mongolia has reached a “critical” level, with over 90 per cent of the country facing high levels of risk from the unique weather phenomenon, according to a recent report by UN agencies. About ..

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Gupteswar Forest in Odisha declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site

February 13, 2024

The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha’s Koraput district has been declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state as per a recent government notification. The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated ..

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Fatalities Reported in Karnataka’s Kyasanur Forest Disease Outbreak

February 12, 2024

The Shimoga district of Karnataka state in India reported two deaths in 2024 due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) – a viral hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. With origins traced to Kyasanur forest, it is a re-emerging health ..

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