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Rising Acidity Threatens Antarctic Shelf Ecosystems

January 17, 2024

A new study warns of increasing acidity in Antarctic continental shelves within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) under high greenhouse gas trajectories. As carbon emissions mix vertically, severe acidification could occur at all water levels in these biodiversity hotspots by 2100. ..

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Marginal Rise in Saltwater Crocodiles of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park

January 16, 2024

The population of saltwater or estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park has seen a slight increase, numbering 1,811 as per the 2024 census. This is up from 1,793 crocodiles counted last year through an extensive survey effort. ..

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Inaugural IUCN Assessment of the Himalayan Wolf

January 13, 2024

The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas. Its taxonomic status had been unclear until recently. The animal has now been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of ..

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2023 Global Water Monitor Report

January 13, 2024

The 2023 Global Water Monitor report reveals over 77 countries endured their highest average annual temperatures in the last 45 years. The unprecedented heat manifested across all seasons, influencing precipitation patterns along with water budgets. Warming Effects on Weather Systems ..

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17 Districts in Jharkhand Witness Drought

January 13, 2024

The Jharkhand government recently declared 158 blocks across 17 districts as drought-hit after below-average rains, impacting nearly 1.5 million farmers. Recurring Rain Deficits Barely 4 out of Jharkhand’s 24 districts recorded normal monsoon rainfalls in 2022. During the critical kharif ..

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Conjoined Silverline: New Butterfly Species With Silver-Lined Wings

January 12, 2024

A striking new butterfly species called the Conjoined Silverline, distinguished by its shiny wing patterns, has been identified in Karnataka’s Kodagu district – the first such find in India’s Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot since the 1970s. Signature Features The newly ..

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