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Golden Jackals Resurface in Urban Mumbai

The golden jackal, a native species, has been increasingly spotted in urban areas of Mumbai, particularly in Navi Mumbai. Once thriving in mangroves and grasslands, these animals are...

January 7, 2025

Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 2025

The recent passage of the Bill to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act marks change in India’s approach to forest regulation. This amendment comes after more than four decades...

January 7, 2025

Polar Vortex Triggers Winter Storms in US

The United States is currently facing severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people in the eastern regions. This cold spell is expected to bring temperatures as low...

January 7, 2025

What is Rat-Hole Mining?

On January 6, 2025, several workers became trapped for over 12 hours in a coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The mine was flooded, prompting ongoing...

January 7, 2025

Climate Change Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle

Climate change has been wreaking havoc on the planet’s water cycle, leading to severe consequences for ecosystems and human populations. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the...

January 7, 2025

Uttarakhand’s Action Plan for Glacial Lakes

The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) is actively working on a comprehensive action plan to study and monitor glacial lakes in the region. This initiative aims to...

January 6, 2025

HPAI H5N1 Outbreak Affects Indian Wildlife

Recent events have brought into light a serious outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in India. Three tigers and a leopard have succumbed to the virus...

January 6, 2025

Banded Royal Butterfly Discovered in Tripura

Tripura has achieved milestone in biodiversity documentation with the discovery of the Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra). This rare species was recorded for the first time in...

January 6, 2025

The Discovery of Pallas’s Cat in India

The decline of feline species worldwide, especially big cats like snow leopards, is alarming. Conservationists are increasingly concerned about their dwindling populations, primarily due to habitat loss, poaching,...

January 4, 2025

Gujarat’s First Coastal Bird Census Begins Soon

The Gujarat government is preparing to launch India’s inaugural census of coastal and wader birds. This landmark event will occur at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in...

January 4, 2025

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