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Jan 2022

Feb 13, 2024

Gupteswar Forest in Odisha Declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site

The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha's Koraput district was declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state.
The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated area. Along with its sacred grooves traditionally worshipped by the local community, the site is bestowed with a wide range of flora and fauna.
The biodiversity inventory and survey conducted by the Odisha Biodiversity Board shows the presence of at least 608 faunal species including 28 species of mammals, 188 species of birds, 18 species of amphibia, 48 species of reptiles, 45 species of pisces, 141 species of butterflies, 43 species of moths, 41 species of odonates, 30 species of spiders, six species of scorpion, and 20 species of lower invertebrates.
The other three are Mandasaru BHS in Kandhamala district, Mahendragiri BHS in Gajpati district, and Gandhamardan BHs in Bargarh and Bolangir districts.

Feb 07, 2024

Israeli Researchers Uncover Underwater Canyon Near Cyprus

The Geological Institute of Israel made a groundbreaking discovery near Cyprus, uncovering an underwater canyon of unprecedented proportions. Named Eratosthenes after the nearby underwater mountain, this canyon sheds new light on the geological history of the Mediterranean region.
Eratosthenes Canyon is a relic of the past, dating back approximately 5.5 million years to the Messinian Event. This pivotal period in Earth's history marked a significant geological transformation, known as the Messinian salinity crisis.

Feb 01, 2024

Tamil Nadu Achieves Record with Highest Number of Ramsar Sites in India

Tamil Nadu set a new benchmark in environmental conservation and biodiversity protection by securing two more Ramsar sites, thus achieving the highest number of such designated areas in the country. The addition of the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in the Nilgiris and the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur propelled the state to the forefront of ecological conservation efforts in India. With these new designations, Tamil Nadu now boasts 16 Ramsar sites, a testament to its rich biodiversity and the state government's commitment to preserving it.
Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. These sites are recognized for their ecological significance, biodiversity richness, and the role they play in supporting human life and environmental health.
Following these designations, the Tamil Nadu government, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, embarked on preparing integrated management plans for its Ramsar sites. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainable conservation of these wetlands, safeguarding their biodiversity and ecological functions for future generations.

Jan 31, 2024

Bhupender Yadav Releases the Status Report of Snow Leopards in India

Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, released a significant report on the status of Snow leopards in India. This groundbreaking study, part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program, marked the first-ever scientific exercise to assess the population of this elusive species in the country.
The SPAI, a rigorous and systematic effort, reported the presence of 718 Snow leopards in India. This program was coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and supported by snow leopard range states, the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru, and WWF-India.
The estimated population distribution is as follows: Ladakh: 477 Snow leopards, Uttarakhand: 124 Snow leopards, Himachal Pradesh: 51 Snow leopards, Arunachal Pradesh: 36 Snow leopards, Sikkim: 21 Snow leopards and Jammu and Kashmir: 9 Snow leopards.

Jan 25, 2024

Odisha to Set up 'Black Tiger' Safari Near Similipal, Announces CM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the state would set up the world's first 'black tiger safari' near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj. This visionary project aims to provide tourists and visitors with a rare glimpse of the melanistic tigers, commonly known as black tigers, spotted at the Similipal National Park.

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