Why in the news? The National Board for Wildlife and Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change included the caracal in the list of critically endangered species. The recovery programme for critically endangered species in India now includes 22 …
About Pangolin It is a small toothless, sticky-tongued creature which thrives on ants and termites, and lives in hollow trees and burrows. When threatened, the pangolin curls up into a tight ball, exposing its scales to prevent attack by predators. …
About the Turtle Also known as Red eared slider, the red-eared turtle originally belongs to Mississippi valley, North America. They are one of the most dangerous invasive species. It is the latest favourite of pet lovers, especially children, because of …
Indian Leopard The Indian Leopard has larger rosettes (black spots) than the other subspecies, with a paler coat in desert habitats, greyer in colder climes and more ochre in rainforest habitats. They are sexually dimorphic, with males larger and heavier …
About Black Storks They are found in many continents but largely migrate to India and South Africa during winter in the northern hemisphere. They settle in old quiet forests where the nest is placed on a big tree, often near …
About Gharial Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts. Gharials exhibit sexual dimorphism — or differences in characteristics between males and females of the same species — in both size and …
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) The IIHR is a subsidiary of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), which was set up in 1967, is India’s first-ever horticultural research institute and it …
About the species Brookesia nana is a chameleon found in Madagascar. The group of German and Madagascar scientists found this chameleon in 2012. The adult male measures around 21.6 mm when the tail is included and the female is slightly …
What are Wetlands? Wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. As per the convention, ratified by Government of India, defines wetlands as ‘areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or …
About Fishing Cat The fishing cat is a highly elusive wild cat species found primarily in wetland and mangrove habitats, even been recorded in highly urbanised landscapes and montane forests. This unique species of wild cat is found distributed in …