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Uttarakhand Forest Department establishes state's first Cycad Garden at Ha
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Forest Department has established the state's first Cycad Garden at Haldwani. The garden is home to thirty-one different species of cycads, seventeen of which are classified as threatened.
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Al Ain Zoo celebrates Endangered Species Day by showcasing 57 Years of con
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In celebration of Endangered Species Day, observed annually on May 16, Al Ain Zoo is shining a spotlight on its 57-year legacy of wildlife conservation and its pivotal role in safeguarding biodiversity both locally and globally.
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Rapid survey reveals existence of 70 special orchids in Kaziranga National
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Out of the 70 orchid species revealed, 46 species are ephiphytes and 24 are terrestrial.
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Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal species and found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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Endangered red-crowned roofed turtles return to River Ganga
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This transformation is particularly evident in the return of the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle to the waters of the Ganga, a species that had previously seen a continuous decline in its population. This new hope in the Ganga's waters is not only a significant step for these ancient cr
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Rare Indian Skimmer Sighting at Haiderpur Wetland by The Art of Living Spa
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 16: In a landmark moment for Indian conservation, a rare and thrilling sighting of 74 Indian Skimmers (Rynchops albicollis) has been recorded at Haiderpur Wetland. With fewer than 2,500 of these striking birds surviving globally, this congregation is not
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"Congress is an endangered species": Union Minister Bandi Sanjay hits bac
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has hit back at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after he said that the Congress will not allow the BJP at any cost to gain a foothold in the state. He wondered how the Chief Minister, who" couldn't make Congress win in his na
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Uttarakhand opens its first butterfly gallery in Dehradun; over 100 specie
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The research branch of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has set up the State's first butterfly gallery at the Nature Education Centre in Jolly Grant, Dehradun. The gallery displays high-resolution photographs of butterflies from Uttarakhand, providing visitors with an engaging display of th
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Uttarakhand's first butterfly gallery opens in Dehradun, highlighting ecol
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has established Uttarakhand's first-ever Butterfly gallery at the Nature Education Centre, Jolly Grant in Dehradun.
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Kerala: Five held for illegal possession of two-toed sand boa in Kannur
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Forest officials arrested five individuals on Thursday for illegally possessing a two-toed sand boa (Eryx johnii), a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, in Payyannur, Kerala's Kannur district, a release from the Forest Department stated.
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Assam Zoo gets 15 new species under exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo,
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has received 15 new species through the animal exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh, regulated by the Central Zoo Authority. This initiative has resulted in the acquisition of 15 new fauna, significantly enriching the zoo's biodiversity.
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh cites primatologists' opposition to Great Nicoba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Jairam Ramesh applauds the Association of Indian Primatologists for their stance against the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project. The group highlights concern over deforestation, its effects on local macaque species, and ecological risks associated with the project.
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