Biology

Analysis on Indian Vultures

Vultures are enormous, majestic raptors who, because of their scavenging behaviours, are often referred to as nature’s own disposal system. Until recently, India was home to a significant number of vultures, some of which flourished in close proximity to human settlements, scavenging in local carcass dumps. In the 1990s, however, there was a significant drop

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Biology, UPSC

African Swine Fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal hemorrhagic illness with a near-total fatality rate. The condition symptoms include high temperature, lack of appetite, ataxia, and sadness. 135 The agent of causation The African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a DNA virus with two strands that belongs to the Asfaviridae family. ASF is a disease that must be reported

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Biology, UPSC

African Swine Fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal hemorrhagic illness with a near-total fatality rate. The condition symptoms include high temperature, lack of appetite, ataxia, and sadness. 135 The agent of causation The African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a DNA virus with two strands that belongs to the Asfaviridae family. ASF is a disease that must be reported

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Biology, UPSC