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Coringa Sanctuary Protects Olive Ridley Turtle Eggs

Officials of the Wildlife Management Authority and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh have successfully conserved nearly 20,000 eggs of Olive Ridley turtles on Hope Island. This effort...

March 28, 2026

Rare Keelback Snake Species Documented in Northeast India

Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun have recently documented two rare keelback snake species in Northeast India. The Rakhine Keelback (“Herpetoreas davidi”) was recorded in...

March 28, 2026

Steppe Eagle Finds Stronghold in Western Rajasthan

The western region of Rajasthan has recently been identified as a key wintering stronghold for the Steppe Eagle, a large migratory raptor. This recognition highlights the ecological importance...

March 28, 2026

Euthalia Zubeengargi Butterfly Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has recently been recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, adding to the rich biodiversity of India’s northeastern region. The discovery highlights the ecological significance...

March 28, 2026

AI Tracks Painted Stork Nest Fidelity in Delhi Zoo

Researchers in India have demonstrated the use of artificial intelligence to monitor nest site fidelity in painted storks at the National Zoological Park, Delhi. The study focused on...

March 28, 2026

Neoloboptera peninsularis Discovered in Deccan Peninsula

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of cockroach, Neoloboptera peninsularis, in the Deccan Peninsula. The discovery, made in Pune district of...

March 27, 2026

Amrabad Tiger Reserve Relocation Plan Balances Conservation and Tribal Welfare

The Telangana government has initiated the rehabilitation and relocation of tribal families residing within the Amrabad Tiger Reserve as part of a broader strategy to balance wildlife conservation...

March 26, 2026

Sperm Whale Headbutting Behaviour Captured by Drones

Sperm whales have been recorded headbutting each other for the first time, confirming long-standing accounts from 19th century whaling narratives. Researchers from the University of St Andrews documented...

March 26, 2026

NBA Internship Programmes Boost Youth Role in Biodiversity Conservation

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has introduced a short-term internship programme of up to three months for undergraduate and postgraduate students to strengthen practical exposure in biodiversity conservation....

March 26, 2026

Hudsonian Godwit Faces Sharp Decline Amid Climate Threats

The Hudsonian godwit, a long-distance migratory shorebird, is witnessing a dramatic population decline of nearly 95% over the past four decades. Known for its extraordinary annual journey from...

March 25, 2026

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