February 17, 2026  Introduction: The annual nest monitoring survey of the White-bellied Sea Eagle has recorded 17 active nesting sites across Kannur and Kasaragod districts this season, marking a modest increase from 13 sites documented in 2024. The survey was jointly conducted by the Malabar Awareness and Rescue Centre for Wildlife (MARC) and the Social […]

February 14, 2026  Introduction: The Philippine eagle, scientifically known as Pithecophaga jefferyi, is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey on Earth. Often nicknamed the “monkey-eating bird”, it is endemic to the Philippines and serves as a national symbol. However, the species is now listed as Critically Endangered, with fewer than 500 mature individuals […]

February 11, 2026 Introduction: long-running vulture conservation programme has reached a significant ecological milestone with the return of migratory griffon vultures to forest landscapes where the species had been locally extinct for nearly a decade. The sighting of a Himalayan Griffon Vulture in Melghat signals improving habitat conditions and the early success of recent captive-release […]

 February 10, 2026 Introduction: Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new species of dragonfly, “Lyriothemis keralensis”, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala, marking a significant addition to India’s documented insect biodiversity. Commonly known as the Slender Bombardier, the species was formally described after over a decade of fieldwork and taxonomic study, according to reports […]

 February 9, 2026  Introduction: Researchers have discovered two new species of marine worms along the heavily impacted coastline of West Bengal, revealing hidden biodiversity in the northern Bay of Bengal despite intense human activity and industrial pollution. The findings underscore the ecological resilience of certain marine organisms and highlight the need for closer monitoring of coastal ecosystems. Discovery […]

 February 9, 2026  Introduction: In a rare ecological revival, the elusive Eurasian Otter is quietly reclaiming its historical range in the Kashmir Valley, navigating trans-boundary rivers that cut across the heavily guarded Line of Control. Once believed to have disappeared from the region decades ago, the species is now showing clear signs of resurgence, aided by undisturbed high-altitude […]

 February 7, 2026 Introduction Goa has become the second state in India to publish a comprehensive state-level bird atlas, marking a significant milestone in avian research and conservation. The Bird Atlas of Goa was released on February 7 during the ninth Bird Festival of Goa, highlighting the State’s growing emphasis on biodiversity documentation and citizen-driven conservation initiatives. […]

February 5, 2026  Introduction: Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have identified a new species of flowering plant in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana’s Mahbubabad district, highlighting the region’s rich and still-unfolding plant diversity. The species has been named “Dicliptera pakhalica” and was formally described in the international botanical journal “Brittonia” on January 29. Discovery […]

 February 2, 2026  Introduction: India has expanded its global wetland footprint with the addition of two new sites to the Ramsar list, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation ahead of World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav through a post on […]

 January 31, 2026 Introduction: A 29-year-old man from Tirthahalli taluk in Karnataka has died after contracting Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, drawing renewed attention to a zoonotic infection that often escapes public focus until severe outcomes occur. The patient passed away on January 28 at a hospital in Udupi district, despite early detection and swift medical […]