About twenty-seven new species were discovered during a 2022 scientific expedition in Peru’s Amazon rainforest, the environmental NPO Conservation International announced. Among the newly found species, an “amphibious mouse” with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was found among them. About the 2022 Scientific Expedition Notably, this expedition took place between June and July […]

Sparrows, once commonly found in India’s urban and rural areas, have become increasingly rare. The scarcity has prompted concerns from environmentalists and citizens alike. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this issue in his recent “Mann Ki Baat” address. The PM noted that many children today have only seen sparrows in pictures and videos. The decline […]

In a major development approach, the Punjab Government is planning to extend the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Chandigarh’s Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary from its existing 100 meters distance to 1 to 3 kilometers. The ESZ decision is in regard to minimize the human activities near the sanctuary that could impact the wildlife and the environment. Punjab […]