Recently, a group of scientists has captured four snow leopards (Panthera uncia) on camera in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park of the Union territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab Valley region. (Source)
Category: Environment
Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Pirul Lao-Paise Pao
To prevent forest fire, the Uttarakhand government is working on the ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao’ (bring pine leaves and get money) mission.
Maharashtra to translocate tigers to Sahyadri reserve
The Maharashtra forest department will soon translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) to revive the population of tigers in the STR.
Batillipes chandrayaani: A new species of marine tardigrade discovered from the coast of Tamil Nadu
A new species of marine tardigrade discovered from the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu has been named Batillipes chandrayaani after the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission by researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat). Tardigrades
First synchronised estimation of the Nilgiri Tahr
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department launched the first synchronised estimation of the Nilgiri Tahr, the State animal of Tamil Nadu. (Source: The Hindu)
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound
According to a new study in Scientific Reports, a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek.
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman wins Whitley Gold Award 2024
Assam’s wildlife conservationist, Dr. Purnima Devi Barman has been conferred the Whitley Gold Award for this year 2024. Key points Whitley Awards Hargila
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Supreme Court on 24th April 2024 stayed construction of four proposed dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district.
Paro Statement
The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference concluded in Bhutan with the adoption of the “Paro Statement” on April 23 2024. Key points
Warming planet and tundra environments
According to a recent study titled “Environmental drivers of increased ecosystem respiration in a warming tundra”, the warming planet may alter the characteristics of tundra environments and could transform them from carbon sinks to carbon sources. Key highlights Tundra ecosystems
The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
Recently, The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Key highlights
Nеptis philyra
A dеdicatеd group of buttеrfly lovеrs stumblеd upon thе rarе Nеptis philyra butterfly hiddеn in thе pristinе wilds of Talе Vallеy Wildlifе Sanctuary, locatеd in thе Lowеr Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Global Forest Watch Report 2024
According to Global Forest Watch, India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a 6% decrease in tree cover during this period. Tree cover and Forest cover
Fish species capable of using tools
Researchers have found three fish species that live in the Laccadive Sea, off the southwest corner of the Indian coast, are capable of using tools.
CAFE Norms
The central government has started preparations for the upcoming BS-VII and CAFE-III emission norms. CAFE Norms