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A captivating new marine species named Apterichtus kanniyakumari has been found off the coast of Colachel in Tamil Nadu, marking an exciting addition to India’s coastal biodiversity. This species belongs to the Apterichtus genus, commonly known as finless snake eels, and was discovered by a dedicated team from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources […]

In Rajasthan, the discovery of presence of Fishing Cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) marks the first confirmed record for the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR). The identification of the species was made during the normal tiger monitoring program conducted by field biologists and the Dalelpura tiger tracking team. Camera traps were placed in the Ramgarh Range of

Recent research from Madura College in Madurai has unveiled a fascinating new plant species in the Kudremukh range of the Western Ghats, Karnataka. This newly identified species, named ‘Impatiens selvasinghii’, pays tribute to Professor P Selva Singh Richard for his remarkable contributions to the study of reproductive biology in endemic and endangered plants in the

The rain-drenched pine forests of the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya have unveiled a fascinating new edible mushroom species. Known to the Khasi tribal communities as Tit iongnah, this fungus has been part of their culture for ages. Scientists have now confirmed its existence using modern techniques like DNA sequencing, showcasing a beautiful blend of

Recent studies have spotlighted the village of Matanomadh in Gujarat’s Kutch district as a fascinating terrestrial counterpart to Mars. The discovery of jarosite, a unique iron-rich sulfate mineral that dates back 55 million years, connects Earth’s geological history with the conditions found on Mars. This exciting finding paves the way for new explorations in planetary

The Western Ghats region of Kerala has introduced a fascinating new edible tuber species called Dioscorea balakrishnanii. Discovered in the lush evergreen shola forests of Wayanad, this yam is affectionately referred to as “chola kizhangu” by the Kattunayikar tribes. With its low glycemic index and delightful flavor, this species shows great potential for enhancing food