Himalayan Serow
Context Recently, a Himalayan Serow (Capricornis thar) has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. Key Details The animal was spotted by locals and wildlife…
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Myristica Swamp Treefrog
Context Myristica swamp treefrog, a rare arboreal (living on trees) species endemic to the Western Ghats has been recorded for the first time in Kerala’s Thrissur district. About Myristica Swamp…
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Two new species of ginger found from northeast
Context Recently, scientists have found two new species of ginger from northeast. The Mahabharatha epic describes Bhima, the second among the five pandava brothers, going in search of the Kalyanasaugandhika, a…
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Red Sea Turtles
Context Turtle populations in the Red Sea could be turning overwhelmingly female because of a rise in sea temperatures caused due to anthropogenic climate change, a new study has showed.…
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Wild ‘Kiwi’ of Arunachal Pradesh
Context Twenty years ago, the kiwis that grew wild in Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley barely caught anyone’s attention. Recently, the kiwis of the region are the only certified organic fruit…
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Species in News: Zebrafish
Context Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular…
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Popa Langur
Context Recently, the scientists have identified 'Popa Langur' from the forests of central Myanmar. About Popa Langur It is newly discovered species of primate. It is a lithe tree-dweller with a mask-like face framed by a shock of…
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New species of vine snakes in peninsular India
Context A team of researchers from the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES) of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) recently discovered five new species of vine snakes in various parts…
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Rohanixalus-New Frog Genus In Andamans
Context A study led by Delhi University, along with researchers from India, Indonesia and China, has reported a new genus of the Old World treefrog family Rhacophoridae — the first…
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First Snow Leopard Census
Context Recently, India has launched its first ever rare snow leopard census and its elusive population that mainly inhabits the higher reaches of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand but is…
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