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Rare Imperial Eagle Spotted in Kerala Wetlands

A rare imperial eagle, known scientifically as Aquila heliaca, was identified by wildlife photographer Jijoy Immatty, in the Pulluzhi Kole wetlands. This sighting is important as the last...

November 27, 2024

Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is...

November 26, 2024

Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020...

November 23, 2024

Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates...

November 20, 2024

Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton...

November 19, 2024

Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod

The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He...

November 18, 2024

Dicliptera srisailamica: New Flower Species Discovered

Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new flower species, which took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The species,...

November 18, 2024

Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin....

November 16, 2024

Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats

Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique...

November 16, 2024

Discovery of New Freshwater Fish Genus Koima

Recent research has revealed the genus Koima, a new group of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. This discovery marks the region’s rich biodiversity and the need...

November 16, 2024

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