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Hidden in Andhra Pradesh's tiger reserve is a rare jewel of nature. It is 9 hours drive from Bengaluru and 6 hours from HyderabadA critical conservation effort is underway in Andhra Pradesh's Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve to study the critically endangered Pe...- ZSI scientists discover new Gecko species in Andhra PradeshScientists from the Zoological Survey of India have found a new gecko species in Andhra Pradesh. It was discovered in the Tirumala Hill ran...
- 'Do you know real size of King Cobra and what to do when you see one?' Forest officer's viral video ignites debateA viral video showcases a man fearlessly handling a massive King Cobra, sparking online reactions of awe and fear. The King Cobra, the worl...
- Devil fish, capable of walking on land, is now spread to 65% water bodies in Telangana, AndhraThe armoured sailfin catfish, known as the Rakashi or devil fish, has been found in 65% of water bodies in the Eastern Ghats region of Indi...
- DSI adoption at COP15 can financially help protect biodiversity in India, say expertsThrough the Nagoya Protocol, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity aims to distribute benefits arising from genetic resources between u...
- Biodiversity hotspots covering India and neighbouring countries lost 90% of original natural vegetation: Report
- From 8000 in 2014, India's leopard population increased to over 12,000 in 2018: Prakash JavadekarAs per the report, India's leopard population in 2018 was estimated at 12,852, with maximum big cats being found in Madhya Pradesh at 3,421...
- India to set up eight new ecological observatories: Prakash JavadekarHe also launched a booklet on climate-friendly lifestyle practices in India which highlights the Indian ethos of conservation.
- Zoological Survey of India unravels 778 new fauna species: K VenkataramanIndian rainforests and deserts are teeming with life and are a treasure house of biological diversity.
- 'Annual mean surface air temperature to rise by 1.7 degree C by 2030s'A government study has projected a rise in the annual mean surface air temperature in India by 1.7 degrees Celsius by 2030s, Rajya Sabha wa...
- 176 new species of animals discovered in IndiaThe species we have discovered are available only from a very small geographical area. Therefore they may be on the verge of extinction alr...
- India's largest trapdoor spider found in Gujarat's DangIndia's largest trapdoor spider has been found in Dang district of Gujarat.The three centimetres (cm) long spider was documented by researc...
- Head east to catch sight of endangered birdsIt's always the Western Ghats that are in the spotlight and few know that its eastern counterpart has a rich biodiversity. A team from Chen...
- Panel suggests speedy green approvals in mining, power sectorsThe panel, headed by former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian, has recommended identification and pre- specification of 'no go' forest area...
- 40 per cent of Indian coast subjected to coastal erosion: GovernmentThe government today said a study has revealed that on an average around 40 per cent of Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion.
- India exported 1.5 million endangered fishes: ReportIndia exported more than 1.5 million threatened freshwater fishes in the last seven years affecting the future of the country's aquatic div...
- Extinct lizard rediscovered after 135 yearsGeckoella Jeyporensis or Jeypore ground gecko, an enigmatic lizard from the Eastern Ghats which was considered extinct, has been rediscover...
- Birds affected by climate change, says international studyResearchers from UK based BirdLife International and Durham University haenv impact of climate change on birds in Asia, including India .
- Alien tree species pose a threat to Eastern GhatsThe department of environmental sciences estimates that over 80,000 acres of forest land has been permanently destroyed in the last 32 year...
- 'Environment degradation enhancing poverty in northeast'Environmental degradation is a major factor in perpetuating poverty, particularly among the rural poor in the bio-rich northeastern region ...
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