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7 March 2023. Introduction: Phyllurus fimbriatus, a new species of gecko, has been discovered on an uninhabited Queensland Island of Australia. It was found by Associate Professor Conrad Hoskin during a four-day survey of Scawfell Island, about 50 km offshore from Mackay in north Queensland. What is Phyllurus fimbriatus? The carnivorous reptile measures about 15 […]
Read More5March 2023. Introduction: Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is a possibility that a population of this species can be found in […]
Read More5March 2023: Introduction: Fossils of the oldest known insect and the world’s first plant pollinators called tillyardembiids were discovered recently in Russia. They were found along the riverbank, close to the village of Chekarda in Russia. What are Tillyardembiids? Tillyardembiids are earwig-like insects with flattened bodies. The specimens found in Russia were estimated to be […]
Read More5 March 2023. Introduction: Olive Ridley turtles are a globally recognized species for their synchronized nesting behavior, also known as arribadas. This endangered species is primarily found in the warm and tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are the second-smallest and most abundant sea turtle species in the world. However, despite their […]
Read More5March 2023. Introduction: Antarctica’s sea ice is rapidly shrinking due to global warming. A new report suggested that it is likely to shrink to a record low, falling to its lowest extent in more than four decades of satellite record keeping. The ice is likely to shrink further until March. What is Sea ice? Frozen […]
Read More4March 2023. Introduction: The Methane Global Tracker report is the annual report released by the International Energy Agency. According to the latest report, fossil fuel companies released 120 million metric tonnes of methane into the atmosphere last year. This is just a slight decline from the unprecedented record created in 2019. What is the report […]
Read More3March 2023. Introduction: The Holistic Development of the Great Nicobar Island Project is being criticised for its adverse impact on the island’s ecology and indigenous tribes. This 166.10 sq. km project involves the construction of an airport, a township, a container transhipment terminal, and a power plant. The project requires the diversion of 130 sq […]
Read More3March 2023. Introduction: World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 by the United Nations. The main objective of the celebrations is to increase awareness of wild flora and fauna. Why is World Wildlife Day celebrated on March 3? Because the CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora […]
Read More1 March 2023 Introduction: Hyneria udlezinye was a prehistoric fish species that is of great interest to paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. This species lived around 360 million years ago during the Devonian period and was a predatory sarcopterygian. Its discovery has provided valuable insights into the evolution of vertebrates and their transition from water to […]
Read MoreWhat is Borthekera? 1 March 2023. Introduction: Borthekera, also known as Garcinia pedunculata, is a medicinal plant commonly found in Assam. The plant is related to the popular tropical fruit, mangosteen. The dried pulp of the ripe fruit from Borthekera has been used for centuries for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Recently, researchers at the Scientists […]
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