Mangroves in South India, Sri Lanka Labeled ‘Critically Endangered
The IUCN has labeled coastal mangroves in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives as “critically endangered.” The assessment highlights the importance of mangroves for…
Biodiversity
Amazon Rainforest Recovery Challenges
The Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from repeated severe droughts, with more than a third of the ecosystem affected. Droughts from 2001 to 2019…
Caterpillars Sense Electric Fields
British scientists discovered that caterpillars have a sixth sense called electroreception, allowing them to detect electric fields through setae. The study, published in PNAS, examined…
New Algal Species Discovered
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Sariska Tiger Reserve: Supreme Court Orders Mine Closures
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 68 mines located within one kilometer of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to protect…
Manipur Takes Steps To Save Endangered Meitei Ponies
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Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea
Marine heatwaves in the Lakshadweep Sea have triggered widespread coral bleaching, severely impacting the region’s marine biodiversity. Conducted by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute…
India’s Pronouncements at 19th UNFF
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Glyptothorax punyabratai
The newly discovered catfish species, Glyptothorax punyabratai, identified by ICAR-NBFGR in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tung Stream, belongs to the genus known for their ability to cling…
