India tops list of invasive plants in South Asia

India tops list of invasive plants in South Asia Context India, with its largest land area in the group of seven countries in South Asia, tops the list with 185…

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Saurauia Punduana recorded in Manipur

Context Critically endangered plant species named Saurauia Punduana recorded for first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. About Saurauia Punduana Flowers of Saurauia Punduana turn white to pink on maturity. Petals…

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Bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Nainital

Context About 275 bird species, including two critically endangered, four vulnerable ones and two endangered species, were counted during the bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Nainital.  Key Findings…

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Tachymenoides harrisonfordi new snake species

Context Recently, researchers from Germany, the United States and Peru have discovered species of snake named as Tachymenoides harrisonfordi to recognize the Hollywood actor’s Harrison Ford, the environmental advocacy. About…

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Meiogyne Arunachalensis new species of tree

Context Researchers have discovered Meiogyne Arunachalensis, a new species of tree in Arunachal Pradesh during a biodiversity expedition to the "Adi hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Key Details on Meiogyne Arunachalensis…

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