Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining

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

Zoological Survey of India: Climate Change has driven butterflies and moths to higher Himalayas

The Study conducted by the Zoological Survey of India says that climate Change has driven Lepidoptera species to higher habitats of Himalayas. Himalayas is home to 35% of Lepidoptera species that are found in India. Lepidoptera species include butterflies, skippers and moths. Skippers are intermediate groups between moths and butterflies. The study was funded by ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Climate change • Global warming • Himalayan Glaciers • Himalayas • Zoological Survey of India

New Fresh water fish “Punitus Sanctus” found

A new fresh water fish called Punitus Sanctus was found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. The fish was found in a small water body. Highlights Sanctus means ‘holy’ in Latin. Punitus is a species of fish that are commonly found in the drains of western and eastern ghats and also in Eastern Himalayas. About the Genus ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Biodiversity • Fauna conservation • Fish • Fisheries • New Species • Zoological Survey of India

7 new species of water treaders belonging to genus Mesovelia discovered

Scientists from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered seven new species of water treaders belonging to genus Mesovelia. Water treaders are semi-aquatic insects that can walk or run on surface of water. These new discoveries include Mesovelia andamana is from Andaman Islands, M. isiasi and M. bispinosa are from Meghalaya, M. tenuia and M. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Biodiversity • hemimetabolous insects • hydrophobic setae • Mesovelia • New Species • Water treaders • Zoological Survey of India • ZSI

Two new species of Freshwater Fish found

Scientists of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered 2 new species of freshwater fish from north-eastern and northern parts of country. Both fish are hill stream fauna, measures less than 7 centimetres (cm) and are equipped with special morphological features to suit rapid water flow. Key Findings Both species of fish were discovered from ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Freshwater Fish • Garra simbalbaraensis • Glyptothorax gopii • Himachal Pradesh • Kaladan River • Mizoram • New Fish Species • Simbalbara river • Zoological Survey of India