New bent-toed gecko species discovered in Assam

Apr 13, 2026

A new species of gecko, Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis, has been found near Raimona National Park in Assam's Kokrajhar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said...

New Gecko species Cyrtodactylus Jayadityai discovered in Northeast India

Apr 16, 2026

A team of Indian researchers from Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram has described a new species of bent-toed gecko, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai sp nov, from...

Kerala: CMFRI Kochi identifies two new species of needlefish

May 08, 2024

Genetic and molecular analysis, coupled with taxonomic examination, confirmed that these newly identified species have unique characteristics. These new fishes were scientifically named Ablennes...

Rapid survey reveals existence of 70 special orchids in Kaziranga National Park

May 16, 2025

Out of the 70 orchid species revealed, 46 species are ephiphytes and 24 are terrestrial.

Assam Zoo gets 15 new species under exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh

Mar 24, 2025

Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has received 15 new species through the animal exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh, regulated by the Central...

David Attenborough marks 100th birthday with tributes, new species named in his honour

May 08, 2026

David Attenborough, who has been the face and voice of countless wildlife documentaries, has turned 100 years old today. Tributes have rolled in from...