Rare Indian Skimmers Spotted at Lower Manair Dam
A rare sighting of 150-200 endangered Indian skimmer birds was recorded at the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Telangana, marking the first-ever sighting of these…
Environment & Ecology
Rediscovery of Giant Salmon Carp in Mekong River
The giant salmon carp, a fish thought to be extinct since 2005, has been rediscovered in the Mekong River, with three sightings recorded since 2020.…
First Baby Great Indian Bustard Chick Born via Artificial Insemination
In a groundbreaking conservation achievement, a baby great Indian bustard was born through artificial insemination at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Rajasthan.…
UN Report Warns of Rising Global Temperatures
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Lion Poaching Investigation in Zimbabwe
In October 2024, Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park reported a suspected lion poaching incident, with three lion carcasses found mutilated. Zimparks suspects poaching for illegal trade,…
COP16 Aims for Global Deal on Genetic Information Use
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New Snake Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio
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Diamond Dust Geoengineering for Global Warming
A study in Geophysical Research Letters proposes using diamond dust for Solar Radiation Management (SRM) to reduce global warming. By spraying five million tonnes of…
5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced
On October 22, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, recognizing contributions to water conservation…
