December 7, 2025  Introduction: A research team from GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam, has documented the first confirmed instance of a horn-eyed ghost crab preying on a mottled lightfoot crab along the Rushikonda shoreline. The rare behavioural event, observed during an evening field visit in April, provides new insight into species interactions along India’s east […]

2 December 2025 Introduction: A vibrant new damselfly species has been identified in the Western Ghats, underscoring the region’s remarkable yet understudied biodiversity. Named the Kodagu Shadowdamsel (Protosticta sooryaprakashi), the insect was discovered along shaded streamside habitats in Karnataka, where researchers combined field observations with DNA sequencing to confirm its distinct evolutionary lineage. Discovery in Kodagu and […]

2 Decmeber 2025 Introduction: Tenkasi district is preparing to introduce a new conservation programme aimed at protecting the rapidly declining population of golden jackals. Indiscriminate construction near residential zones, following the removal of natural vegetation, has severely impacted small wildlife species. To address this, the Forest Department will train school and college students as ‘Golden […]

1 December 2025 Introduction: A rare sighting of the rustic bunting at Najafgarh Jheel has marked a milestone for birdwatching in the National Capital Region. The passerine, scarcely recorded in India, was photographed and confirmed by local birders during a routine morning survey. A Landmark Sighting at Najafgarh Jheel Local guide Ram Kumar Rawat first […]