10Jan,2023. Introduction: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha has seen an increase in its bird population this year, according to the Odisha forest department. The staff counted a total of 1,39,959 birds in the park, compared to 1,38,107 last year. While the number of birds has increased, the diversity of species has decreased compared to […]

7 January 2023. Introduction: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, one of the world’s most active, erupted again on January 5th, 2022, releasing lava fountains and discharges of volcanic ash into the air. While the eruption is providing a spectacle for visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, no Big Island communities are in danger. Current Eruption The Hawaiian […]

6 January 2022. Introduction: A recent study published in the journal Conservation has found that human settlements in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) in India are causing a decline in the population of endangered Asian elephants. Impact of Human Settlements on Elephant Movement Lack of Connectivity between Elephant Populations In addition to the physical barriers, […]

5 January 2023. Introduction: A recent bird survey conducted at Silent Valley National Park in Kerala identified a total of 175 species, with 17 of those being newly recorded. The survey, which took place on December 27-29, marked the 30th anniversary of the first bird survey at Silent Valley. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, a team […]

 4 January 2023. Introduction: The humid vegetation in Madagascar is home to a diverse population of small, brown frogs. These frogs are known for their subtle mating calls that can be heard in the darkness, and are difficult to spot due to their ability to camouflage with mud. Until recently, scientists had only formally described […]

4 January 2023 Introduction: Europe experienced an unprecedented winter heat wave over the New Year’s weekend, with at least seven countries recording their hottest January weather ever. Climatologists suggest that the heat dome forming over the region caused temperatures to surge to summer or springtime levels. This article explores what a heat dome is, the […]

30December 2022. Introduction: The state government of Tamil Nadu has launched the Nilgiri Tahr project to conserve the state animal. About Nilgiri Tahr The Nilgiri Tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is mainly found the Nilgiri Hills. It […]

28December 2022. Introduction: An unprecedented bomb cyclone has hit the US and Canada, affecting over millions of people in the region. What is a bomb cyclone? Storm Elliot The recent Storm Elliott is an example of bomb cyclone. Elliott developed as a low pressure system near North America’s Rocky Mountains on 21st December this year. The […]

26December 2022. Introduction: The bar-headed geese were spotted at Rushikulya in Odisha’s Ganjam. About bar-headed goose About Rushikulya River The Rushikulya River is one of the major rivers in Odisha, covering the entire catchment area in the districts of Kandhamal and Ganjam. It originates at an altitude of 1,000 meters from Daringbadi hills of the […]

26 Dec 2022. Introduction: A new research has found that if necessary conservation efforts are not taken, the populations of up to 97 percent of land-based Antarctic species could decline by the end of this century. About Antarctica’s biodiversity Antarctica has a unique species of plants and animals that can survive the coldest, windiest, highest […]