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Koala Population Rebound Boosts Genetic Diversity in Australia

A rapid recovery of koala populations in southeastern Australia has led to a surprising increase in their genetic variation, offering new hope for species recovering from near extinction....

March 9, 2026

Sambar Deer Recorded at High Altitudes in Himachal Pradesh

The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has documented the presence of sambar deer in high-altitude protected areas of Chamba district for the first time. The...

March 9, 2026

Central Asia Seeks CMS Protection for Striped Hyena

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have proposed the inclusion of the striped hyena in Appendix I and Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild...

March 7, 2026

Two New Freshwater Fish Species Discovered in Nagaland Rivers

Researchers have identified two new freshwater fish species from Nagaland, highlighting the rich but underexplored aquatic biodiversity of Northeast India. The discoveries were published in the international journal...

March 7, 2026

Karnataka High Court Orders Full Inclusion of Kappatagudda Sanctuary Area

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to include the remaining areas of the Kappatagudda reserve forest within the boundaries of the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary...

March 7, 2026

Rare Dusky Eagle Owl Pair Sighted Near Corbett After 15 Years

A rare pair of dusky eagle owls has been sighted in the Phato tourism zone of the Terai West forest division near Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand. The...

March 7, 2026

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

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