Environment & Species in News — February 2026

1. Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (NWP): An endemic bird species found in the Western Ghats. · 27 Feb · GS3 · note
2. Dugongs are marine mammals that have been rescued from fishing gear in Tamil Nadu. · 27 Feb · GS3 · note
3. Origin of cheetahs: Botswana · 27 Feb · GS3 · note
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: The only location in Kerala where vultures are found. · 26 Feb · GS3 · note
5. Smew (Mergellus albellus): A diving duck species sighted for the first time in India during the 2026 census. · 25 Feb · GS3 · note
6. Safety measures include underpasses and speed limits to prevent tiger fatalities from accidents · 25 Feb · GS3 · note
7. Olive Ridley sea turtles exhibit strong fidelity to specific nesting beaches. · 25 Feb · GS3 · note
8. Khejri tree: Subject of a statewide felling ban in Rajasthan. · 24 Feb · GS3 · note
9. Indian Yellow Tit: Recorded for the first time in the Tirupati region during the Garuda Atlas survey. · 23 Feb · GS3 · note
10. Project Cheetah involves the translocation of cheetahs from Botswana to India. · 23 Feb · GS3 · note
11. Fishing cat: A globally vulnerable wetland specialist species. · 23 Feb · GS3 · note
12. Radio collars: Used to monitor behavior and hunting skills during the rewilding phase · 22 Feb · GS3 · note
13. Shompen and Nicobarese are indigenous tribes residing in the Nicobar Islands · 18 Feb · GS3 · note
14. Lion-tailed macaques (LTM) are an endangered species found in the Western Ghats. · 18 Feb · GS3 · note
15. Gentoo penguins: Species affected by H5N1 on Heard Island · 17 Feb · GS3 · note
16. Dried biomass: Accumulates on the forest floor from leaf shedding, acting as fuel for wildfires. · 16 Feb · GS3 · note
17. Mamallan Reservoir: A proposed project currently facing opposition from scientists for potential impact on lagoonal wetlands · 16 Feb · GS3 · note
18. Indigenous Communities: Nicobarese and Shompen communities reside in the project area. · 16 Feb · GS3 · note
19. Preferred nesting trees: Ficus religiosa, Mangifera indica, Alstonia scholaris, and Casuarina species. · 15 Feb · GS3 · note
20. Kumki elephants: Trained elephants used by forest departments to manage and rescue wild elephants. · 15 Feb · GS3 · note
21. Elephant movement corridors are being disrupted by mining and infrastructure development. · 14 Feb · GS3 · note
22. Jenu Kuruba: An indigenous community in the Nagarahole region involved in forest conservation. · 13 Feb · GS3 · note
23. Pangolins are targeted by illegal wildlife trafficking routes along the India-Myanmar border. · 13 Feb · GS3 · note
24. Lion-tailed macaques are found in the rainforest fragments of the Anamalai Hills. · 12 Feb · GS3 · note
25. Little Cormorant was the most prevalent species recorded in the TWC survey · 11 Feb · GS3 · note
26. The wetlands are significant for migratory birds using the Central Asian Flyway · 11 Feb · GS3 · note
27. NWEA contributed to the conservation of the Sigur Elephant Corridor. · 11 Feb · GS3 · note
28. Lyriothemis keralensis: A newly identified dragonfly species found in Kerala. · 9 Feb · GS3 · note
29. Radio-collaring is the proposed method to monitor the tiger's movements and behavior · 8 Feb · GS3 · note
30. Chenchu tribespeople: Tribal community participating in the ritual based on folklore of Lord Narasimha · 7 Feb · GS1 · note
31. The reserve is a key habitat for the Grey Hypocolius · 7 Feb · GS3 · note
32. Dugong: Population estimated at 270 individuals in Tamil Nadu as of February 2026 · 6 Feb · GS3 · note
33. Snow leopards are identified as top predators and vital members of the mountain ecosystem · 6 Feb · GS3 · note
34. Asian elephants: The specific species targeted for improved welfare and captive management. · 5 Feb · GS3 · note
35. Olive Ridley sea turtles are endangered species known for mass nesting. · 3 Feb · GS3 · note
36. Smooth-coated otters are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List · 2 Feb · GS3 · note
37. Thai Mangur is identified as an invasive species in the Yamuna River. · 2 Feb · GS3 · note

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