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 […]