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24 May 2021. Introduction: Forest Department of Odisha has witnessed an adult Gharial surrounded by 28 hatchlings at Satkosia gorge in Mahanadi river which is considered as southernmost limit of gharials’ home range in India. Highlights: Forest department has been trying for 15 years to increase the population of gharials in their natural habitat in […]
Read More24 May 2021. Introduction: Recently, India Biodiversity Awards 2021 were presented on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Who are the winners? Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS) won the award under the category ‘Sustainable Use of Biological Resources.’ Shaji N.M., who is also called as ‘Tuber Man’ of Kerala […]
Read More24 May 2021. Introduction: After an extensive five-year study by researchers from Delhi University, eight more species were added to the list of snakes in Delhi. Highlights With the addition of eight species, number of snake species recorded in Delhi is increased to 23. It has updated 1997 list mentioned in”Fauna of Delhi” book. This […]
Read More23 May 2021 Introduction: World’s fastest land animal, Cheetah is expected to be reintroduced in India. Cheetah will be introduced at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in November 2021. Highlights: India had spotted its last Cheetah in Chhattisgarh in 1947. After the death of last Cheetah, it was declared extinct in 1952. Approval for […]
Read More24 May 2021. Introduction: Government of Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an evacuation plan for “eastern city of Goma” after the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano. Highlights Volcano of Mount Nyiragono is located 10 km from Goma. After eruption, it has led to thousands of residents very frightened. So, they are now fleeing towards […]
Read More24 May 2021. Introduction: World Turtle Day was celebrated on May 23, 2021. It is observed to raise awareness among people about turtle & tortoise and their habitats. Celebration of the day is sponsored by a non-profit organisation “American Tortoise Rescue (ATR)” since 2000. Theme for 2021 is- ‘Turtle Rocks!’. Aim of World Turtle Day World […]
Read More23 May 2021. Introduction: Recent study shows that, Invasive species are costing African agriculture about $3.66 trillion per year. It equals to 1.5 times of the combined gross domestic product of all African countries. Highlights: Researchers from Britain, Ghana, Kenya and Switzerland were estimating the annual economic hit because of invasive species to African agriculture. They […]
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