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The Tamil Nadu government has officially notified Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. This makes Kasampatty the second BHS in Tamil Nadu, after Arittapatti (Madurai) About Biodiversity Heritage Site (Source: The Hindu, PIB)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released its first-ever Green Status assessment for lions (Panthera leo), ranking the species as ‘Largely Depleted’. What does this mean? What is the IUCN Green Status? Lion Categories (Source: DTE)
A comprehensive study of over 67,000 animal species has provided a mixed picture of global biodiversity, revealing that while many species face ongoing threats, targeted conservation efforts have successfully prevented extinctions. About the Study (Published in PLOS Biology): Successful Conservation Cases: Key Conservation Strategies: The Need for Continued Action: (Source: Phys)
A new report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) highlights the urgent need to reduce black carbon (BC) emissions, often seen as soot, due to their significant impact on climate and human health. Key Highlights (Source: ICIMOD)
Researchers have identified a new species of freshwater algae in Rosemala, located in Kollam district of kerala. (Source: NEI)
For decades, scientists have puzzled over how iguanas ended up in Fiji and Tonga, while all their relatives live in the Americas. New Research Findings The Epic Journey About Iguanas (Source: IE)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are organic and inorganic substances—including minerals and ions—dissolved in water.
A rare Caracal (Caracal caracal schmitzi) has been photographed for the first time in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, using a camera trap during the ongoing Phase IV survey. With less than 50 individuals estimated to be in India, this elusive wild cat is a significant discovery for wildlife conservationists. Caracal in India (Sources: India Today & Mongabay (India))
Indore is all set to make a significant leap towards environmental sustainability with the launch of India’s first PPP-model based green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This initiative aims to convert green waste into valuable resources, reinforcing the city’s reputation as India’s cleanest city. How It Works? Significance (Source: PIB)
A dense shrub with light purple flowers discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district has been confirmed as a distinct species of the genus Uniyala. About Uniyala keralensis (Source: The Hindu)
A study by researchers at IIT Delhi, published in Environmental Research Letters (November 2024), warns that air pollution and climate change are negatively affecting solar panel performance in India. Key Findings Challenges for India’s Solar Mission (Source: The Hindu)
A new study has proposed a taxonomic revision of the critically endangered Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus). Key Findings of the Study (Source: Down To Earth)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his first-ever meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) on World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2025. In the meeting, held at Gujarat’s Gir National Park, the NBWL reviewed a host of flagship wildlife conservation programmes Key Highlights of the 7th Full-Body NBWL Meeting About the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) 🔹 Apex advisory body for wildlife policy & conservation in India.🔹 Established in Read More …
Once roaming Southwestern U.S., ocelots have dwindled to fewer than 100 in two small breeding populations in South Texas. The Beauty of the Ocelot Appearance: Conservation Efforts (Source: The Hindu)
According to a 2025 scientific report published in Nature, India needs to intervene on the gully erosion of 77 districts (70 per cent of which is in eastern and southern India) to meet the United Nations agenda of land degradation by 2030, Key Findings from the 2025 Scientific Report: Global Context: India’s Most Affected States: Understanding Gully Erosion: (Source: Down To Earth)
