Each month as we sift through the discoveries made in the country, it is such a delight to frequently encounter names like Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Karnataka. India’s Western Ghats and the northeastern biodiversity hotspot are truly a treasure trove of wildlife. May the abundance of nature remain bestowed on these states. With this thought, […]
Ban on Mobile Phones in India’s Tiger Reserves
Marking a massive shift in India’s wildlife tourism policy, many of the country’s leading national parks and tiger reserves have recently prohibited the use of mobile phones during safaris. This decision was implemented in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines issued in November 2025 and aims to reduce human disturbance in these protected regions and prioritise […]
Groundbreaking Evidence Reveals the One-horned Rhino’s Ancient Range Across India
3,500-year-old rhinoceros bone fragments were recently discovered in the Western Ghats. That is over 3,000 km away from the current residence of the Indian rhino in Northeast India, especially Assam. The bone fragments were discovered during archaeological excavations in 2021 and 2024, confirming research suggesting that one-horned rhinos were once widespread across the Indian subcontinent. […]
New Species of Animals and Plant Discovered in India This January (2026 Update)
The year 2026 has just begun, but scientists and researchers have already discovered numerous new species of plants, animals and fungi, hidden within India’s forests, wetlands, mountains and seas. This showcases just how much of India’s biodiversity remains undocumented, further highlighting the need to protect and conserve fragile habitats. Here are some of the most […]
Good news: Over 3000 Gharials Recorded in the Ganga Basin, National Survey Finds
According to a recent survey conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), more than 3000 gharials have been recorded in the Ganga river system spanning roughly 7,680km of waterways.
Ten Great Indian Bustards in One Frame: Video Shows A Rare Sighting in Rajasthan
A stunning reel from Desert National Park, Rajasthan, recently circulated on social media, showing ten Great Indian Bustards (Ardeotis nigriceps) in a single frame — a remarkable sight for one of the world’s rarest birds.
Invasive Plants: Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Forest Reclamation Drive
Tamil Nadu has waged a war against invasive plant species Senna spectabilis to remove it from the forests by 2026 and conserve wildlife.
Imperial Wood on the Edge: The 2,000-Year Saga of India’s Red Sanders
Deep within the dry, rocky hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh grows a biological treasure so coveted that it has been traded like gold for nearly two millennia. Pterocarpus santalinus, popularly known as Red Sanders or Rakta Chandan
New Animals And Plants Species Discovered In India This December (2025 Update)
As 2025 comes to an end, there is no end to the spectacular discoveries from India! From a springtail snake to a spider that can fish…here are new discoveries made in December 2025…
Scientists Find Pangolins In Arunachal Pradesh Using Indigenous Knowledge
Scientists found Chinese pangolins in Arunachal Pradesh by placing camera traps using Adi Indigenous knowledge, not standard wildlife trails.
Viral Kaziranga Video Brings Attention to The Endangered Hog Deer and a Rare Genetic Condition
A rare, close look at both the endangered hog deer and an uncommon genetic condition like leucism.