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23Sep 2026

Neelakurinji Conservation: Tourism & Biodiversity Threats

NEELAKURINJI CONSERVATION: TOURISM PRESSURE AND BIODIVERSITY THREATS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is facing increasing threats from uncontrolled tourism in Kerala’s Munnar hills. Tourists have reportedly trampled and uprooted flowering plants in unprotected areas, prompting concerns about biodiversity loss and the need for regulated ecotourism and habitat protection. NEELAKURINJI AND …

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18Mar 2026

Rare Dual-Sex Crab Found in Silent Valley

Rare Dual-Sex Crab Discovered in Silent Valley Why in the News ? Researchers have discovered a rare case of gynandromorphy in a freshwater crab species Vela carli in Silent Valley National Park. This is the first such report in the Gecarcinucidae family, marking a significant finding in crustacean biology and biodiversity research. Key Discovery and …

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10Feb 2026

NEW DRAGONFLY SPECIES DISCOVERED IN KERALA

NEW DRAGONFLY SPECIES DISCOVERED IN KERALA Why in the News? Species Discovery: Researchers identified a new dragonfly species Lyriothemis keralensis from Kerala, highlighting ongoing biodiversity discoveries in human-modified landscapes. This discovery underscores the importance of obtaining proper environmental clearances for development projects that may impact such habitats. Scientific Publication: The discovery was formally validated through …

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17Dec 2025

Kerala Leads India in Butterfly Diversity

Kerala Leads India In Butterfly Diversity Western Ghats Why in the News? A new ENTOMON monograph confirms that Kerala hosts India’s highest butterfly diversity within the Western Ghats, documenting 328 species, high endemism, migratory corridors, and extensive host-plant relationships, strengthening the State’s biodiversity conservation significance. This study underscores the importance of environmental impact assessments and …

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30Aug 2025

Ice Age Dragonfly Rediscovered in Western Ghats

Ice Age Dragonfly Rediscovered in Western Ghats Why in the News ? The elusive dragonfly species Crocothemis erythraea, believed to have colonised southern India during the Pleistocene Ice Age, has been rediscovered in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats after decades of misidentification with the more common Crocothemis servilia. Rediscovery in Western Ghats: Initial …

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