Species in News

Oct 10, 2026 2 min

Sarcogyps calvus: Red-Headed Vulture

A Critically Endangered Red-Headed Vulture was sighted in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand. Learn its habitat, IUCN status, threats and conservation for UPSC.

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Oct 09, 2026 2 min

Deinacrida heteracantha

New Zealand released 11,000 wētāpunga through a 15-year conservation programme. Learn about its scientific name, habitat, translocations and conservation status.

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Oct 03, 2026 2 min

Gegeneophis chandgadi

Gegeneophis chandgadi, a new subterranean caecilian species, has been discovered in Maharashtra’s Northern Western Ghats.

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Sep 29, 2026 3 min

Indian Peafowl Recorded for the First Time in Orang National Park

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) recorded for the first time in Assam’s Orang National Park, adding to the protected area’s biodiversity records.

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Sep 23, 2026 2 min

Rare Leucistic Great Cormorant Spotted at Ameenpur Lake, Hyderabad

A rare leucistic Great Cormorant was spotted at Ameenpur Lake near Hyderabad. Learn about leucism, bird ecology, and important exam facts.

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Sep 14, 2026 2 min

Schizopygopsis waddellii Recorded in India

Schizopygopsis waddellii, a rare high-altitude Himalayan fish, has been recorded in India for the first time from Pangkang Teng Tso Lake in...

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Aug 12, 2026 3 min

Colletes bhutanicus: Rare Himalayan Bee Recorded in India for the First Time

Colletes bhutanicus, a rare solitary Himalayan bee, was recorded in India for the first time in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

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Aug 11, 2026 3 min

Pteris madhusoodananii

Pteris madhusoodananii is a new fern species endemic to Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu and preliminarily assessed as Critically Endangered.

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Jul 27, 2026 3 min

Malvi Camel: Features, Habitat, Conservation

Learn about the endangered Malvi camel, its unique features, distribution, conservation efforts, and importance for competitive exams.

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Jul 16, 2026 2 min

New Damselfly Species Discovered in Western Ghats

Researchers have discovered several new damselfly species in Kerala's Western Ghats between 2023 and 2026, highlighting the region's exceptional biodiversity and conservation...

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