Tag: Species in News

In News Scientists have identified the first ”quantum entangled” animal in history in a recent study. About Tardigrade:  They are microscopic multicellular organisms known to tolerate extreme physiochemical conditions through a latent state of life known as cryptobiosis. Their proportions are a little bit similar to a bear’s. Quantum and biological systems:  These systems are […]

In News  Researchers from SNM College Maliankara, the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, and the Payyanur College have reported two new plant species from the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats regions in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts. About Fimbristylis sunilii and Neanotis prabhuii They have been christened Fimbristylis sunilii and Neanotis prabhuii. They collected from the grasslands of Ponmudi […]

In News The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recorded 126 tiger deaths in the year 2021. Key Points The number of deaths is the highest since NTCA began collecting the data a decade ago. Madhya Pradesh has maximum tiger deaths followed by 26 in Maharashtra and 14 in Karnataka. There can be numerous causes […]

In News  The Odisha Forest and Environment Department has completed its first-ever radio-tagging of the Indian pangolin in an attempt to standardise the rehabilitation protocol for the animal in the State. About  Scientific Name: Manis crassicaudata the Indian pangolin is the largest among eight pangolin species.  Description: It has large, overlapping scales on its body […]

Context  The Bihar government will not cull the Blue Bull, locally known as the nilgai or ghurparas, anymore.  It will, instead, sterilise them to control their increasing population in the state.   Image Courtesy: TOI About Blue Bull(nilgai) Scientific Name: Boselaphus tragocamelus . It is the largest Asian antelope (family Bovidae).  The nilgai is indigenous […]

In News The wave generating behavior of Sulphur Molly has been a topic of research for biologists. About Sulphur Molly  Scientific name: Poecilia sulphuraria Description:  Enlarged lips, head, and gills allow this species to tolerate elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide.  The maximum length of 5.0 cm . Habitat:  Permanent Rivers, streams, creeks (includes waterfalls), freshwater […]

In News Researchers of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) are carrying out tagging of Olive Ridley turtles at three mass nesting sites – Gahirmatha, Devi River mouth and Rushikulya. The exercise was undertaken in Odisha in January 2021 after a span of about 25 years and 1,556 turtles had been tagged. Significance of Tagging […]

In News The introduction of African Cheetah from Namibia into India has been postponed due to Omicron variant restrictions. About African Cheetah Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus jubatus Description:  Timid and introverted predators,  They have a long, slender body measuring 1.2 meters (4 feet), with a long tail (65–85 cm ) to balance, that generally ends […]

In News  A mountaineer and an international forest forensic investigator had a chance encounter with the rarely found species of Albino Indian Flapshell turtle in Telangana. Image Courtesy:CNN About Indian Flapshell turtle  Scientific Name : Lissemys punctata It is one of the most common softshell turtles found in India.  Description : The rare yellow color […]