Species in News
Source: NIE Subject: Species in News Context: A report by the Wildlife Institute of India reveals that a drastic reduction in the Chambal River’s water flow is forcing endangered Ganges river dolphins to shift their habitat downstream toward the Yamuna confluence. About The Ganges River Dolphin: What it is? Commonly known as the Susu due …
Source: DTE Subject: Species in News Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially uplisted the Emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal to the Endangered category due to the devastating impacts of climate change. About Emperor Penguin and Antarctic Fur Seal: What it is? The Emperor penguin is the largest of …
Source: IE Subject: Species in News Context: Police in Greater Noida rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles from a smuggler during a routine check. The turtles, native to the Ganga river system and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, were being illegally transported. About Indian Softshell Turtles: What It Is? The Indian Softshell …
Source: TOI Subject: Species in News Context: Kashmir’s red gold (Saffron) is under severe threat as the Indian crested porcupine has begun devouring saffron corms (underground bulbs) in the Pampore highlands. About The Indian Crested Porcupine: What It Is? The Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is a large, nocturnal rodent belonging to the Old World …
Source: TG Subject: Species in News Context: A young humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy, has captured international attention after becoming stranded for a third time in the shallow Baltic waters off Germany’s coast. About Humpback Whale: What it is? The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale and one of the largest animals …
Source: News on Air Subject: Species in News Context: After a decade-long hiatus, a Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch district through a pioneering inter-state conservation effort. About Ghorad (Great Indian Bustard): What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), locally known as Ghorad in Gujarat and Maharashtra, is …
Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: A comprehensive new study published in Scientific Reports has established the first national population baseline for the jungle cat (Felis chaus) in India, estimating their numbers between 1.57 lakh and 4.59 lakh About Jungle Cat: What it is? The jungle cat, also known as the reed cat or …
Source: TH Subject: Species in News/Geography Context: The Chokramudi hills in Kerala, previously a hub for illegal encroachment and construction, have been reclaimed by the government and transformed into a thriving natural habitat. This restoration has led to the return of the endangered Nilgiri tahr and the revival of the rare Neelakurinji About Chokramudi Hills: …
Source: IE Subject: Species in News Context: Rising incidents of honeybee attacks across India, including fatalities in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, have raised public safety concerns. About Honeybee Attacks: What it is? A honeybee attack is a defensive mobilization by a colony in response to a perceived threat or external disturbance. While bees do …
Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: Researchers have discovered a rare dual-sex condition in a freshwater crab species within the Silent Valley National Park of the Western Ghats. This finding marks the first recorded instance of gynandromorphy in the crab family Gecarcinucidae. About The Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli): What it is? It is a …
Source: DTE Subject: Species in News Context: The Western Tragopan, popularly known as the King of Birds (Jujurana), has drawn attention due to concerns over declining populations in the western Himalayas. About Western Tragopan: What it is? The Western Tragopan is a rare pheasant species endemic to the western Himalayas. It is the state bird …
