Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: A long-term study published in Animals (2026) shows that loggerhead turtles are shrinking in size and producing fewer eggs due to warming oceans and declining marine productivity. About Loggerhead Turtles: What it is? The Loggerhead sea turtle is a large marine turtle known for its massive head and …
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Source: TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Union government’s Expert Appraisal Committee (MoEFCC) has asked Tamil Nadu to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora (Thanjavur). About Dugongs: What it is? Dugong is a large, slow-moving marine mammal, commonly called a “sea cow”, that feeds exclusively on seagrass. It …
Source: NIE Subject: Species in News Context: With the nesting season underway, wildlife authorities have set up sea turtle hatcheries at multiple locations along the Chennai coast to protect eggs and improve hatchling survival. About Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: What it is? The Olive Ridley sea turtle is one of the smallest and most abundant …
Source: IE Subject: Species in News Context: A new global report released at the IUCN Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi has warned that India’s dugong (sea cow) populations in the Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar–Palk Bay, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. About Dugong: What it is? Dugong (Dugong dugon) is a large herbivorous marine …
Source: NIE Context: Three Asiatic lion cubs died in Amreli district of Gujarat, with six more under veterinary observation, raising fresh alarms about rising cub mortality amid overall population growth in the Gir landscape. About Asiatic Lion: What It Is? The Asiatic lion is a subspecies of lion found only in India, recognized for its …
Source: DH Context: A total of 340 Indian Star Tortoises were successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild in Jogapur Reserve Forest, Chandrapur, marking a major milestone under the Turtle Rehabilitation Project (TRP). About Indian Star Tortoises: Scientific Name: Geochelone elegans Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule …
Source: TH Context: A 20-year study in South Africa reveals that the decline of Great White Sharks disrupted marine ecosystems, causing cascading food web imbalances. About Great White Sharks: Scientific Name: Carcharodon carcharias IUCN Status: Vulnerable. Habitat & Distribution: Found in temperate coastal waters(e.g., USA, South Africa, Australia, Japan). Migratory – some travel to tropical waters but return to temperate …
