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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

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

Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including...

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

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

44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List

The recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) shows that 44% of reef-building coral species are now at risk of extinction, up from 33%...

November 15, 2024

Crinum Andhricum: New Flowering Plant Discovered in Eastern Ghats

Botanists have recently identified a new flowering plant species named Crinum andhricum. This discovery took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. A team led by scientist...

November 15, 2024

122-Foot-Tall Polo Player Statue Unveiled in Manipur

Recently, a 122-foot-tall statue of a polo player astride a Manipur Pony was unveiled in Imphal, Manipur as part of Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme in the state....

January 7, 2023

Malayan Giant Squirrel: First Survey in India

Malayan giant squirrel or the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is one of the largest tree squirrels in the world. As per a recent study conducted by Zoological...

December 5, 2020

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