Tag: Species in News
Toque Macaque
In News Recently, Sri Lanka confirmed China’s request for importing 1,00,000 Toque macaques.
Species in News: Amolops siju
In News Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of frogs from deep within the Siju cave in the South Garo Hills of Meghalaya. This is the second time such a discovery has been made in India — the first being the discovery of the Micrixalus spelunca in 2014 […]
Fifty years of ‘Project Tiger’
In News Tiger Census figures were released by the Prime Minister at an event marking the “International Big Cat Alliance conference” as well as the “50th anniversary of Project Tiger”. The PM also released the government’s vision for tiger conservation during ‘Amrit Kaal’, and launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). About Tiger census highlights: […]
Conservation Plan for Great Indian Bustards
In Context The Environment Ministry has taken various measures for the Conservation and protection of Great Indian Bustards. Some important steps in this regard are as follows The Great Indian Bustard is listed in Schedule-I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Important habitats of Great Indian Bustards are designated as National Parks/ sanctuaries. The […]
Moray Eel
In News Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray Eel off the Cuddalore coast. About Moray eels, or Muraenidae are a family of eels found worldwide They have small Eyes and they rely mostly on their highly developed sense of smell, lying in wait to ambush prey.Their body is generally patterned. Moray Eels occur […]
Sarus Crane
In News Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) Forest Department has relocated a sarus crane, U.P. ‘s State bird, from Mandka village in Amethi to Raebareli’s Samaspur Bird Sanctuary. About Sarus Crane Scientific Name: Grus antigone Features: The Sarus crane is the world’s tallest flying bird. The birds are predominantly gray, with long, pale red legs. Their naked […]
Raccoon Dogs
In News A new analysis of genetic data collected from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, has linked coronavirus to raccoon dogs About Raccoon Dogs Raccoon dogs are neither dogs nor raccoons. They belong to the canid family and are closely related to foxes. They are the only canids that hibernate during the winter. […]
Horseshoe Crabs
In News Scientists have urged the Odisha government to immediately come up with a robust protection mechanism before the horseshoe crabs become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. About Horseshoe Crab Horseshoe crabs are marine and brackish water arthropods of the family Limulidae and the only living members of the order Xiphosura. Four living species […]
Eurasian Otter
In News Recently, scientists from Jammu obtained a photographic record of the semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal in a tributary of the Chenab river. About Otters are mammals of the family Mustelidae consisting of 13 species. They are found in every continent except Australia and Antarctica. The Eurasian otter covers the largest range of any Palearctic mammal. […]
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