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Bandipur National Park

News: ‘Save Bandipur‘ protest launched as Karnataka thinks of lifting night traffic ban. About Bandipur National Park Location: It is located in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru district (Karnataka) at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Formation: It was established as a sanctuary named Venugopala Wildlife Park in 1931. Later, it… Continue reading Bandipur National Park

IUCN Green Status assessments

News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently published its first-ever Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo). First Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) The first Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) shows that it is Largely Depleted, while the species remains Vulnerable on the IUCN… Continue reading IUCN Green Status assessments

Small Hive Beetle (SHB)

News: A young scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently identified the presence of the invasive Small Hive Beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, in an apiary located in Amdanga, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. About Small Hive Beetle (SHB) SHBs are small, oval-shaped beetles measuring 5–7 mm in length, typically reddish-brown in… Continue reading Small Hive Beetle (SHB)

Woolly flying squirrel

News: The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD) has successfully captured the first-ever photograph of the elusive Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district. Woolly flying squirrel. About Woolly Flying Squirrel It is one of the rarest and least known mammals in Asia. It belongs to the… Continue reading Woolly flying squirrel

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

News: Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to survey Agasthyamalai landscape to spot encroachments into forests. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. About Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Location: It is located in the southernmost end of the Western Ghats spanning the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It was established in 2001 as a Biosphere Reserve… Continue reading Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

Binturong

News: Rare Binturong spotted by the Wildlife Trust of India’s Garo Green Spine project team in the Narang Wari Village Reserve Forest (VRF) in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills. About Binturong They are the largest member of the civet family (Viverridae). They are also known as the bearcat. They are primarily nocturnal animals. Physical feature: They are… Continue reading Binturong

Naini Lake

News: Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, the lowest in five years. About Naini Lake Location: It is a natural, kidney-shaped lake located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The lake was discovered by English businessman P. Barron in the mid-19th century. The lake is situated in Kumaon region, surrounded by seven hills including :… Continue reading Naini Lake

Nagarahole National Park

News: The issue of land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve has sparked concern among environmentalists and forest officials. Nagarahole National Park. About Nagarahole National Park It is located in Karnataka. It derives its name from the Nagarahole River, which means ‘Serpent River’. It connects to the Western Ghats through… Continue reading Nagarahole National Park

Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary

News– A recent faunal survey has reported 63 new species of odonates, butterflies and birds in the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala. About Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Located on the western slopes of Nilgiris, the Sanctuary lies in Malappuram district of Kerala. It shares boundary with Mukurthi National Park (Tamil Nadu) in eastern side and… Continue reading Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

News– In a first-of-its-kind initiative. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosted the ‘indian Bison Fest’ to spread the word about its conservation needs and ecological significance. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location-It is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha, near the Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River. Historical Significance– This sanctuary holds historical significance… Continue reading Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

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