Last White Giraffe of the world fitted with GPS tracking device

Published: November 19, 2020

In order to keep poachers at bay, the world’s only known White Giraffe was fitted with GPS tracking device in north east Kenya. The Giraffe is white in colour due to a rare genetic condition called Leucism. Leucism is loss of pigmentation. The tracking device will provide hourly update about the whereabouts of the Giraffe. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: IUCN • IUCN Red List • Leucism • Vulnerable • White Giraffe • Wildlife conservation

Manipur: Orders issued to protect Amur Falcons

Published: November 11, 2020

Amur Falcons are long distance migratory birds. They arrive in Manipur and Nagaland for roosting. They are Siberian birds that reach the North East for about two months at the onset of winter. After winter, they leave for South Africa. They traverse over 29,000 km migratory route between Siberia and South Africa. Key Highlights In ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Amur Falcon • IUCN • migratory birds • Russia • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act

Vulture conservation centres to be established in 5 states of India

Published: October 27, 2020

The National Board for Wildlife recently approved an action plan for vulture conservation, 2020-20-25. Under the new National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, five new conservation centres are to be established in five different state. Key highlights The new vulture conservation centres are to be established in the states of Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Bird conservation • Conservation • Critically endangered • Diclofenac • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Vulture

Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining

Published: October 24, 2020

The recent study by the Zoological Survey of India on Himalayan Brown Bear says that its suitable habitat in the biological corridors are declining. The Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivore in the highlands of Himalayas. About the Study The study predicts that a massive habitat decline is to occur in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Brown bear • Himalayan Hindukush • Himalayas • IUCN • Wildlife Protection • Wildlife Protection Act • Zoological Survey of India

October 23: International Snow Leopard Day

Published: October 23, 2020

Every year, the International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23. It is also called the World Snow Leopard Day. Snow Leopard is called Man’s Best Friend. The first International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated in 2014. Highlights The International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated to create awareness about conservation and preservation of Snow ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: CITES • Conservation • Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Programme • international snow leopard day • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Snow leopard • Snow Leopard Conservation • Wildlife Protection Act

Advertisement