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New Butterfly Species Named After Zubeen Garg Why in the News ? A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh and named after Assamese icon Zubeen Garg. The finding highlights India’s rich biodiversity and raises concerns about conservation due to the species’ rare and localised presence. Discovery and Scientific Significance: A …
Read MoreNew Species Discoveries Spotlight Great Nicobar Biodiversity Richness Why in the News ? Recent discoveries of a new wolf snake species and a potentially new bird species from the Great Nicobar Island project site have renewed scientific concerns about the island’s ecological sensitivity, restricted-range species, and rapidly increasing biodiversity findings since 2021. Latest Species Discoveries …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Unique Sighting: The Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a rare species, has been spotted at the Yamuna Biodiversity Park in Delhi. Uncommon Species: This bat is typically found in the Western Ghats, with small colonies in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and Cambodia. Key Features of the Bat ● Identification: The bat is …
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