June 27, 2024. Introduction: At the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) – Bengaluru, South India’s first and biggest leopard tour was just opened by the Environment Minister, Eshwar Khandre. This important event is a turning point in India’s attempts to protect wildlife and promote wildlife tourism. The safari is set up in a 20-hectare area that meets the […]

June 22, 2024. Introduction: Indian botanists have recently identified two new plant species in distinct bio-geographic hotspots: the Andaman Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh. These results show how diverse India’s plants are and how important it is to keep up protection efforts. Discovery in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands The new species, Dendrophthoe longensis, was found […]

June 22, 2024. In Namaqualand, South Africa, the heuweltjies are old termite mounds that take up about 20% of the land. The southern harvester termite (Microhodotermes Viator) lives in these sandy formations. They are home to termites for the longest period, going back between 13,000 and 34,000 years. Recent Studies and Discoveries In 2021, a […]

June 18, 2024. Introduction: Japan’s health officials are on high alert because the number of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases has increased significantly. STSS is a serious illness that usually ends in death. So far this year, on June 2, 977 cases have been reported, more than the 941 cases reported all last year. Because […]

June 18, 2024 Introduction: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. The official name for the new species of snake eel is “Ophichthus Suryai.” It was found several times in different […]

June 17, 2024 Introduction: The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Madhya Pradesh, has been identified as the second potential habitat for cheetah reintroduction after Kuno National Park. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reintroduce cheetahs in India, sourcing them from Namibia and South Africa. Sanctuary Geography and Habitat The sanctuary covers […]

June 14, 2024 Artificial islands to be formed at Kavinadu Kanmoi near Pudukottai Introduction: A big environmental project has started at Kavinadu Kanmoi, one of the biggest irrigation tanks in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is being run by the Pudukottai district government and the Kadamadai Area Integrated Farmers Association (KAIFA). The main goal of […]

June 12, 2024 Introduction: Researchers at Cornell University recently published a study that put Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines at the top of the list of countries in the world in terms of how much microplastics each person eats. The study in April shows that people in these countries are eating a lot more microplastics, […]

June 11, 2024 Introduction: In Patagonia, Southern America, a new type of dinosaur called Koleken inakayali was just found. This find helps us learn more about the group of dinosaurs called abelisaurids and makes us think of interesting connections with the famous Tyrannosaurus rex. Tyrannosaurus rex vs Koleken inakayali Even though it looks scary, the […]

June 10, 2024 Introduction: Director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), spoke on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2024, about how important it is for everyone to work together to make the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty a reality. This call to action was emphasized in a statement asking countries to help […]