Environment & Species in News — December 2025

1. Kaziranga hosts more than 70% of the world's one-horned rhinoceros population. · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
2. Mimosa is identified as an invasive species requiring management in the park. · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
3. Chamundi Hills supports 153 butterfly species · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
4. Chamundi Hills supports 193 bird species · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
5. Bactrian camels: Two camels included in the Army's animal contingent. · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
6. Zanskar ponies: Four ponies included in the Army's animal contingent. · 31 Dec · GS3 · note
7. Eastern Imperial Eagle: A migratory bird species breeding in Western and Central Asia. · 30 Dec · GS3 · note
8. Egyptian vulture: An endangered bird species also spotted in MTR. · 30 Dec · GS3 · note
9. IUCN status: Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered · 30 Dec · GS3 · note
10. PN-224: A three-year-old tigress relocated from Pench Tiger Reserve · 22 Dec · GS3 · note
11. Hornbills rely on mature trees with natural hollows for nesting habitats. · 20 Dec · GS3 · note
12. Indigenous duck varieties being revived: Vigova, Kuttanadan Chembally, and Snow White. · 20 Dec · GS3 · note

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