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New Meadow Katydid Species Discovered in Kashmir

Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of meadow katydids in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the region’s rich but understudied insect biodiversity. The findings emerged from extensive field...

January 8, 2026

Private Plantations In Forests Spark Fresh Conservation Debate

The Union government has amended forest conservation rules to exempt private and government plantations in forest areas from key environmental levies, reviving a long-standing debate over the role...

January 7, 2026

Endangered Indian Vultures Released in Melghat Tiger Reserve

In a significant boost to India’s wildlife conservation efforts, 15 critically endangered Indian vultures have been released into the wild at the Somthana Range of Melghat Tiger Reserve....

January 7, 2026

New Reed Snake Species Calamaria Mizoramensis Discovered in Mizoram

Researchers have discovered a new species of reed snake in Mizoram, underscoring the state’s rich but still underexplored biodiversity. The non-venomous species has been named “Calamaria mizoramensis”, after...

January 7, 2026

CSIR-NPL Inaugurates National Environmental and Solar Calibration Facilities

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated two globally significant scientific facilities at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory...

January 7, 2026

Eastern Imperial Eagle Spotted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Wildlife enthusiasts have confirmed the presence of the rare Eastern Imperial Eagle at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) during the ongoing winter migratory season. The sighting highlights the...

January 5, 2026

Galaxy Frog Threatened by Unethical Wildlife Photography

Barely larger than a fingertip, the galaxy frog is among India’s most visually striking amphibians. Its glossy black skin, speckled with pale blue spots and orange markings, resembles...

January 5, 2026

Sirkeer Malkoha Spotted First Time in Uttarkashi

The rare Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a bird species usually confined to the plains of Uttarakhand, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. The sighting...

January 3, 2026

Amazonian Stingless Bees Granted Legal Rights in Peru

Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insects globally to be granted legal rights after ordinances passed by the municipalities of Satipo and Nauta in Peru. The move...

January 2, 2026

Clouded Leopard Sighted in Kakoi Reserve Forest

A rare sighting of the clouded leopard has been recorded in Kakoi Reserve Forest in Assam, marking a significant development in wildlife conservation in the eastern Himalayan foothills....

December 29, 2025

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