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Ladakh Villagers Protect Ruddy Shelducks During Breeding Season

In the remote Mudh Valley of Ladakh, a remarkable community-led conservation effort has been safeguarding ruddy shelducks and their young for over two decades. Each summer, villagers observe...

March 5, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches Project HANUMAN to Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched “Project HANUMAN” on March 3, 2026, coinciding with World Wildlife Day. The initiative aims to address the rising incidents of...

March 5, 2026

Mars Beaches Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover Radar

New radar evidence from China’s Zhurong rover suggests that Mars once hosted beaches similar to those on Earth. Scientists have long suspected the presence of a large ancient...

March 5, 2026

200,000-Year-Old Horse DNA Found at Germany’s Schöningen Site

Scientists have discovered genetic material about 200,000 years old at the Schöningen archaeological site in Lower Saxony, Germany. The discovery challenges long-standing assumptions about where ancient DNA can...

March 5, 2026

Echinus Geyser Erupts Again After Six Years in Yellowstone

After nearly six years of quiet, Echinus Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted again, sending powerful blasts of steaming water up to 30 feet into the air....

March 5, 2026

Debrigarh to Host Second Indian Bison Fest

The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary will host the second edition of the two-day ‘Indian Bison Fest’ on March 8 at Zeropoint, highlighting conservation of the Indian bison, locally known...

March 3, 2026

Scientists Trace Earth’s First Animals to 541 Million Years

Scientists have identified evidence of Earth’s earliest animals in rocks more than 541 million years old, pushing back the timeline of complex life. The discovery suggests that soft-bodied...

March 3, 2026

Amondawa Tribe Lives Without Concept of Time

Deep within Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, the Amondawa tribe lives without a conventional understanding of time as defined by modern civilisation. Researchers have found that the indigenous community has...

March 2, 2026

Gitchak nakana: New Subterranean Fish Found in Assam

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have identified a new genus and species of subterranean fish, “Gitchak nakana”, from a dug-out well in western Assam. The discovery marks...

March 2, 2026

Climate Threatens Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Habitat

Climate change could drastically shrink the habitat of the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon by the end of the century, according to a recent scientific study. The species, endemic to...

March 2, 2026

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