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Why in news? An adult male tiger, approximately six to seven years old, was found dead near the Dhamela watchtower in the Mala forest range of Pilibhi...
Why in news? A Forest Owlet was sighted in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh in February 2026 — the first confirmed record from this park and a rar...
Why in news? Scientists have described a new genus and species of subterranean fish, Gitchak nakana, discovered in a dug‑out well in western Assam. ...
Why in news? A new scientific study warns that climate change could shrink the habitat of the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, a bird endemic to India’s Western...
Why in news? Wildlife officials in Manipur have reported that three Amur falcons tagged with satellite transmitters are currently wintering in Africa....
Why in news? Scientists from the University of Reading and the UK Met Office reported in February 2026 that “moist heatwaves” occurring during Ind...
Why in news? Wildlife experts reported in February 2026 that although breeding among vultures has declined in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala...
Why in news? Botanists working in Nagaland’s Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary have described a new species of balsam flower, Impatiens nagorum. The discover...
Why in news? Birdwatchers in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park recorded the arrival of a Smew in February 2026. This small diving duck is rarely seen ...
Why in news? An international team of researchers announced that large peatland lakes in the central Congo Basin are releasing carbon that is thousand...
Why in news? The Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala has launched the third phase of India’s nationwide tiger estimation project. Forest staff will set ...
Why in news? A camera‑trap study released on 22 February 2026 found that Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a stronghold for the endangered fishing...
