A musk deer was captured in a camera trap in West Bengal after 70 years.
Caracal, One of India’s Rarest Wild Cats Seen Again in Jaisalmer
Rare caracals have been rediscovered in Jaisalmer’s Ramgarh region, with around ten breeding pairs identified.
India’s Most Venomous Snakes Are Moving North Because of Climate Change
A new scientific study has revealed that India’s most venomous snakes are shifting their homes because of climate change.
Meet the Indian Frogs That Bite, Scream and Stand Tall to Scare Predators
Two frogs – from the western ghats and northeast India have shown peculiar defence mechanism against predators – screaming, biting and standing tall!
New Animal and Plant Species Discovered in India this October (2025 Update)
It has been a month of multiple discoveries at once! From 6 new butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh to plants, earthworms and a fungus so big that someone can sit on it! Take a look at a few of the discoveries published in October, Beautiful White Flowering Plant Species from Kerala Botanists exploring the mist-covered […]
Floating Paradise in Peril: Water Pollution Endangers Manipur’s Loktak Lake
The world renowned Loktak Lake, floating freshwater ecosystem and home to endangered Sangai deer is threatened by water pollution, finds new study.
Snow Leopards in India 2025: Where They Live & How Many Remain
The first official nationwide survey ‘Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI)’ was conducted between 2019 and 2023 and the report was released in 2024. It showed that India had 718 snow leopards.
Six New Butterflies for India from Arunachal’s Siang Valley
Nestled within the lush, rain-drenched terrain of Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a team of researchers stumbled upon a discovery that would expand India’s butterfly list.
A New Species of Flounder, Hiding in Plain Sight in Odisha
Quick Glance Along the silty banks of the Bahuda Estuary of Odisha, where river meets sea and light filters through a matrix of mangrove roots and shifting mud, a flounder has been quietly playing hide-and-seek with science. For decades, this flat, brown-spotted fish swam under the name Pseudorhombus arsius — the commonly known Gangetic large-tooth […]
Indian Roller Declared ‘Near Threatened’ After Sharp Population Decline
The Indian Roller, India’s blue bird and state symbol of three states, faces a 30% decline and is now ‘Near Threatened’ due to festival hunting and habitat loss.
India Has Fewer Elephants than We Thought, Finds First DNA Survey
The easiest way to collect an elephant’s DNA is through its dung. Elephants defecate frequently—about 12 to 15 times a day, often in large quantities—and sometimes even in sync with others in the herd, making it possible to gather multiple samples at once. The method is also non-intrusive, requiring no direct contact with the animal. […]