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CORAL SPECIES EXTINCTION
Extinction watch: A coral that looks like a flowerpotThe coral is composed of many small polyps and forms large colonies approximately 2 metres across. The polyp skeleton is a dusky pink colou...09 Mar, 2020, 11.34 PM IST- Humans driving 1 million animal and plant species to extinction: Report07 May, 2019, 09.29 AM IST
- 1/8th of flora & fauna face extinction due to degradation of biodiversityNature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history and its impact will see extinction of one million of the eight million...07 May, 2019, 02.19 AM IST
- What caused first mass extinction of life on Earth?New York, May 18 (IANS) A large volcanic eruption may have triggered the first mass extinction of life, in which nearly 80 per cent of the ...18 May, 2017, 08.37 PM IST
- Tosanoides obama to Baracktrema obamai, species that have been named after US PresidentHe's a fish, a spider and an extinct lizard. Before his admirers cry foul, these names have been given to the creatures to honour Obama.05 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- Meet Obama, a new coral-reef fish!New York, Dec 22 (IANS) After a trapdoor spider, a speckled freshwater darter (fish), a parasitic hairworm and an extinct lizard, outgoing ...22 Dec, 2016, 01.37 PM IST
- Venom of Asia's rare snake could create new painkillersCanberra, Oct 31 (IANS) Venom derived from one of the Southeast Asia's rarest snakes can be turned into non-addictive painkiller drug that ...31 Oct, 2016, 01.52 PM IST
- Rare sea snakes thought to be extinct found in AustraliaScientists have discovered two critically endangered species of sea snakes off the coast of Western Australia, which were thought to be ext...21 Dec, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
- A third of cacti facing extinction: StudyThe finding places the cactus among the most threatened plant groups on Earth, ahead of mammals and birds and just behind corals.06 Oct, 2015, 08.17 AM IST
- 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...04 Jun, 2015, 11.00 AM IST
- Depletion of Sea Cucumbers endangers marine eco systemSea Cucumber, or Holothurians, are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body. They are found on the sea floor.13 Oct, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
- 15 Indian birds among 100 globally endangered speciesBirds are considered to be a good indicator of the condition of the natural environment.20 Apr, 2014, 12.32 AM IST
- Gangetic River Dolphin, Dugong are now high-priority for conservationThe Gangetic River Dolphin, Asian Elephant, Pangolin and Dugong (sea cow) are among some of the most endangered species from India that fea...17 May, 2013, 08.38 PM IST
- From butterflies to giant Squids, world's spineless creatures being pushed to extinctionIn a first ever evaluation of how invertebrates, that is, spineless creatures, are surviving in the face of human intervention, a study has...05 Sep, 2012, 06.51 PM IST
- Trash, water pollution restricts diving expeditions in GoaAccumulation of trash and extensive water pollution has curtailed the diving expeditions along state's only diving site, Grande Island, loc...14 Jan, 2010, 12.29 PM IST
- Five endangered spots on the planetAs global warming gains alarming proportions and rising temperatures trigger severe climatic changes across the world, we bring you the fiv...21 Mar, 2008, 01.33 PM IST
- Govt to issue fresh guidelines to touristsThe Centre is preparing fresh guidelines to create awareness among tourists, both domestic and international, against purchasing wildlife s...27 Jan, 2008, 03.02 PM IST
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