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Sep 26, 2025

First sighting of Fishing Cat in Ramgarh Vishdhari

Marking a significant addition to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve's (RVTR) small cat population, a Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) was seen on camera for the first time, in 2025, inside the reserve.
The cat was seen during routine tiger monitoring activities conducted jointly by the field biologist of RVTR and the Dalelpura tiger tracking team. Camera trap evidence obtained from Ramgarh Range in Bundi confirmed the presence of the species.
Until now, RVTR hosted four small cat species: Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), Asiatic Wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), and Caracal (Caracal caracal). With the Fishing Cat, the reserve now supports five small cat species, underscoring the diversity of its carnivore assemblage.

Sep 25, 2025

New 'Megaraptor' Species Found With Shocking Last Meal Still in Its Mouth

Paleontologists, in September 2025, discovered a new species of megaraptor dinosaur in Argentina, along with a startling clue about what it ate. Named Joaquinraptor casali, the apex predator apparently ate crocodiles, judging by the leg bone found in its mouth.
As the name suggests, megaraptors were a clade of carnivorous dinosaurs that looked like giant versions of the raptors made famous in Jurassic Park. In this case, the researchers estimate that Joaquinraptor was more than 7 meters (23 feet) long, nose to tail, and weighed over 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds).
With no tyrannosaurs around in that part of the world, Joaquinraptor would likely have enjoyed life at the top of the food chain. This fossil find includes some of the most direct evidence of a megaraptor diet so far, which seemed to include the ancient ancestors of crocodiles.

Sep 23, 2025

Minor Volcanic Eruptions Noticed in Andaman's Barren Island

Minor volcanic eruptions were noticed twice in a span of eight days at Barren Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in September 2025.
Barren Island holds the distinction of being India's only active volcano.

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Chinese Schools, Businesses Shut

Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into the southern part of China, prompting complete shutdown of schools and businesses in at least 10 cities along with flight cancellations.
This came a day after it prompted the evacuation of thousands from northern Philippine villages and led to the closure of schools and offices in the Philippines and neighboring Taiwan, as it threatened flooding and landslides.

Sep 22, 2025

Dhordo Becomes Gujarat's Fourth Solar Village Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Dhordo village, located in Gujarat's Kutch district, has achieved a new milestone in sustainable energy by becoming the fourth fully solar-powered village in the state.
Known globally as the "Best Tourism Village" by UNWTO, Dhordo now sets another benchmark in renewable energy adoption.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this achievement to the nation in September 2025 during the Samudra Se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar.
This project will save villagers significantly on power bills and also enable them to earn income by selling surplus energy to the grid.

Sep 20, 2025

Nations Ratify the World's First Treaty to Protect International Waters

A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas struck in September 2025, when Morocco became the 60^th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year.
The High Seas Treaty is the first legal framework aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters, those that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single country.
International waters account for nearly two-thirds of the ocean and nearly half of Earth's surface and are vulnerable to threats including over-fishing, climate change and deep-sea mining.
The high seas are home to an array of marine life and are crucial in regulating Earth's climate — they absorb heat and carbon dioxide and generate half the oxygen we breathe.
The treaty is also essential to achieving what's known as the "30x30" target — an international pledge to protect 30% of the planet's land and sea by 2030.

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