Environment and Ecology

Magallanodon Baikashkenke mammal is an extinct species that existed in Russia during the Pliocene. The remains of the species were discovered in 2007. Magallanodon baikashkenke was a large pliosaurus. It lived in the Campanian stage of the Upper Cretaceous, approximately 77.5-72 million years ago. The contribution from Magallanodon’s holotype and four paratypes greatly increases our […]

A camera trap study in the reserve forests Uttar Pradesh Discovery of a 5 million years old Elephant Jaw near Dehradun has shed new light on elephant history and evolution. The study lasted four years, from 2013 to 2017. And it was a unique partnership between the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the Dehradun-based Forest

The new plant was discovered on the outskirts of a tropical forest in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, the Nicobar group of islands, which is separated from the Andaman group of islands by a 160-kilometer gap with strong tidal surges. Septemeranthus is distinguished by its vegetative morphology, inflorescence architecture, and floral characteristics. The plant’s

For the second time this year, the Asian Rhino Range Nations convened in New Delhi. World Wildlife Fund-India (WWF), the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), and non-governmental organisation (NGO) Aaranyak all came together in New Delhi to hold the 2nd Asian Rhino Range Nations meeting, which was sponsored by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and

National Wildlife Week is an annual celebration that began in 1938 by the National Wildlife Federation. This festival aims to commemorate the importance of Wildlife through fun activities and informative materials. Wildlife, in general, and birds, in particular, are all about life and its survival inherent in nature. When you are aware of the existence

For a long time, several stakeholders have been requesting an extensive program for the management and prevention of rare diseases. In March 2021, The Union Health & Family Welfare Minister certified the “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”. The program report is available on the website of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.  The

National Industrial corridor is a development programme that develops futuristic industrial cities to compete with manufacturing and investment destinations. This development will create employment opportunities too and will help in economic growth. Around 11 Industrial Corridors are there in India. Some National Industrial corridors are the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor, Chennai

A recent order from the National Green Tribunal banning water purifiers leads to punitive measures against water purifiers, particularly RO water purifiers. While it is the responsibility of the central government to regulate and prepare guidelines in relation to the quality of drinking water available in this country, a lot has been left for interpretation

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) comprises everyday items we use and then discard, such as packaging, grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers, appliances, paint, and batteries. This originates in our homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces. Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes a report titled Trying to advance Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and

Bird Migration: Every living being has the ultimate aim of growth and multiplication. Each living creature has its characteristic ways to adapt to the surroundings and enhance its ability to fulfill the above-mentioned objectives. Bird migration is also one such way adapted by many birds to tackle seasonal changes, food availability, and increase their breeding