Source: DTE Subject: Species in News Context: The Supreme Court, has strengthened safeguards for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) while revising transmission alignments under the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) in Rajasthan and Gujarat. About Great Indian Bustard (GIB): What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is one of the heaviest flying …
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Source: DTE Subject: Species in News Context: Scientists have warned that Cyclone Senyar–triggered floods and landslides in Sumatra’s Batang Toru region may have killed 6–11% of the remaining Tapanuli orangutans. About Tapanuli orangutans: What it is? The Tapanuli orangutan is a critically endangered species of great ape, formally described as a distinct species in 2017, …
Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: BNHS will release six critically endangered vultures—slender-billed and white-rumped—into the wild in Assam in January 2026 as part of India’s long-term vulture recovery programme. About BNHS to Release Critically Endangered Vultures: About Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) What it is? A critically endangered Old World vulture species native to …
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Source: TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) returned to spotlight after Supreme Court Justice P.S. Narasimha observed that Western-origin environmental doctrines like “inter-generational equity” are inadequate to save critically endangered species. About the Great Indian Bustard: What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is one of the heaviest flying …
Source: DTE Context: An international team of scientists has successfully mapped the genome of the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), the world’s rarest large land mammal, offering new hope for its conservation through genetic rescue and captive breeding. About Saola: What is Saola? A critically endangered bovine species, often called the “Asian unicorn” due to its extreme …
Source: IE Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister released 10 gharials into the Chambal River at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary to boost conservation efforts. The state now hosts over 80% of India’s gharial population, reaffirming its leadership in gharial conservation. About Gharial: What is a Gharial? A critically endangered species of crocodilian (Gavialis gangeticus) with …
