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Project Nilgiri Tahr

In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years.  The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life.  It was designated […]

Arecanut/Areca Palm

Context A Lok Sabha member urged the Union government to levy a hefty import duty on arecanut to check falling prices in the domestic market. Areca Nut/Areca Palm About:  Usually referred to as Areca palm, but has also been called yellow palm, butterfly palm, yellow butterfly palm, cane palm and golden feather palm. The arecanut […]

Inclusion of Medicinal plant species in IUCN Red List

In News  Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a recent assessment.  About  Meizotropis pellita, commonly known as Patwa, is a perennial shrub with restricted distribution that is endemic to Uttarakhand.  The species is listed as ‘critically endangered’ based on its limited […]

Natovenator polydontus

In News  Recently , Natovenator polydontus was seen in the news. About Natovenator polydontus,  It is part of the dinosaur group called theropods – sharing traits including bipedalism – best known for large meat-eaters including Tyrannosaurus, Tarbosaurus, and Giganotosaurus.  It lived about 72 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period and was built like a […]

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

In News Recently, a man from Germany underwent the worst experience of his life after he was bitten by an Asian tiger mosquito. Asian Tiger Mosquito Also known as Aedes Albopictus and the forest mosquito.  Tiger mosquito is an exotic species that get their “tiger” name from the single white stripe down the center of […]

Blyth’s Tragopan

In News The forest officials in Manipur have been scanning “gambling dens” following reports of wild animals – dead or alive – being offered as prizes for raffle draws. About People are buying raffle draw tickets ranging from ?100 to ?500 to try their luck to win exotic meat.  Apart from wild boars and deer, […]

Himalayan Yak

In News The Himalayan yak has been accepted as a food animal by the scientific panel of the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), after a recommendation from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD). Himalayan Yak About: Himalayan Yak is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout the Himalayan region […]

Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko

In News Recently, the Jeypore Ground Gecko, has been included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Image Courtesy: DTE About  It is a reptile endemic to India. Scientific Name: Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis Location:  The Eastern Ghats  Known to be present in four locations including southern Odisha and northern Andhra […]

New Species of Black Corals

In News Recently, five new species of black corals were discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea off the coast of Australia. About Black Corals Colonial animals: Black corals or antipatharians are colonial animals which are related to sea anemones and stony corals.  They are named for the color of their stiff, black […]

Pangolins

In News The 19th Conference of Parties (COP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) urged countries to remove references to parts and derivatives of pangolins from the official pharmacopoeia (Drug-making) to help save the species.  About Pangolins  Description: The pangolin is the most trafficked animal in […]