First Mako Shark Tagged
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Rare Marbled Duck Spotted
A rare marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris) was spotted at Sultanpur National Park in Haryana, marking its first appearance there since 1990. This species, native to…
Moths Hear Plant Sounds
A study by 17 Israeli researchers reveals that moths can hear ultrasonic sounds emitted by stressed plants to decide egg-laying spots. The research, focusing on…
New Damselfish Species Discovered
Researchers recently identified Chromis abadhah, a new damselfish species, in the mesophotic zones of the Indian Ocean near the Maldives. Published in ZooKeys, the discovery…
Little Gull Spotted in NCR
The little gull, the smallest gull species globally, was recently spotted near Sultanpur National Park in the National Capital Region (NCR). This rare sighting is…
Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts
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Decline in Sharks and Rays
Since 1970, shark and ray populations have declined by over 50% globally, with one-third of species now at risk of extinction. Key drivers include overfishing,…
25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland
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Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae Discovery
Romanian researchers, collaborating with Indian scientists, discovered two new feather mite species, Trouessartia thalassina and Proterothrix sibillae, in Meghalaya’s subtropical Kharang forests. These mites, found…
