Yaya Tso Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Context Yaya Tso, known as birds' paradise for its beautiful lake located at an altitude of 4,820 metres, has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS). About Yaya…
Senna spectabilis invasive plant species
Context The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna spectabilis, the exotic invasive plant that…
Gophers Rare Tree Species (Nageia wallichiana)
Context Deep inside the dark green forests of Goodrickal at Ranni, there are a couple of patches of land that serve as a hub of trees with a brown-and-white mottled…
Saltwater Crocodiles Census 2023
Context The population of saltwater crocodiles in the water bodies of Bhitarkanika National Park and its nearby areas in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has marginally increased in 2023, according to the annual…
Migratory Birds at Chilika lake of Odisha
Context Chilika lake in Odisha, Asia’s biggest brackish water lagoon, saw an increase in the number of migratory birds this winter compared to the previous year. Background The Chilika Wildlife Division…
Yellow Band Disease
Context A rapidly spreading disease commonly known as yellow band disease, is killing coral over vast stretches of the sea floor of the beautiful Samsae San Island in eastern Thailand.…
Spot-bellied eagle owl
Context Recently, a spot-bellied eagle owl (Bubo Nipalensis) was seen for the first time in the Seshachalam forest, and for the third time in Andhra Pradesh. About Spot-bellied eagle owl…
Giant leatherback Sea turtle
Context The Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary notified in 1997 for monitoring marine turtles is home to tropical evergreen rainforests, coralline coast shelters, unique flora and fauna including the giant leatherback…
Flora and fauna of Great Nicobar Island
Context Great Nicobar Island (GNI), situated at the end of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, is in peril. If the proposed plans for an international container transshipment terminal, power plant, township…
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Context Blue-ringed octopus are famed for being one of the most venomous animals on the planet. About Blue-Ringed Octopus It’s a common myth that blue-ringed octopus are found only in…
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