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Lestes paloti

Source: THSubject: Species in News Context: A team of odonatologists discovered a new species of spreadwing damselfly, Lestes paloti, in the Western Ghats of Kerala, with the finding published in the International Journal of Odonatology. Lestes paloti About Lestes paloti: What It Is? Lestes paloti is a newly described species of spreadwing damselfly belonging to …

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Nagaland Cascade Frog

Source: THSubject: Species in News Context: A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered a new-to-science cascade-dwelling frog species in Nagaland. Named Amolops kamal, the research paper confirming this distinct evolutionary lineage was published in journal of ZSI. Nagaland Cascade Frog About Nagaland Cascade Frog: What It Is? Amolops kamal, …

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SANSAD TV: PERSPECTIVE- NO WILD, NO LIFE

Introduction: Humans rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet all our needs from food to fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing. Millions of people are also dependent on nature as the source of their livelihoods and economic opportunities. According to data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, …

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