Environment & Species in News — March 2026

1. Nilgiri tahr: A species whose calving season dictates park tourism schedules · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
2. Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is a critically endangered species in India · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
3. Sperm whales: Cetaceans observed providing non-primate birth assistance. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
4. Olive Ridley Turtles: Species whose eggs were conserved on Hope Island in Kakinada Bay · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
5. Euthalia zubeengargi: A newly recorded butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
6. Microplastics in Chennai pose ecological risks to marine life and coastal ecosystems · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
7. Golden mahseer and goonch catfish are among the 30 flagship fish species prioritized by the UN for global conservation. · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
8. EarthDay.org research identifies land availability and long-term survival as key limiting factors for tree-planting effectiveness. · 22 Mar · GS3 · note
9. Grey Slender Loris is an endangered species documented in the Melur taluk of Madurai district. · 22 Mar · GS3 · note
10. Endangered species in Chambal Sanctuary: Gharials and turtles · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
11. The survey documented both diurnal and nocturnal raptors, including critically endangered vultures. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
12. JNIM: Terrorist group in sub-Saharan Africa targeting economic lifelines and trade routes. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
13. Chytridiomycosis: A disease causing global decline in amphibian populations since the 1980s. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
14. Whiplash squid: A deep-sea species observed using aggressive mimicry to resemble tree-like structures. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
15. Vela carli: A freshwater crab species found in tree holes. · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
16. Drawida vazhania: A newly discovered earthworm species in the Western Ghats. · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
17. The project aims to restore water flow between mangroves and surrounding water bodies · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
18. Olive Ridley turtles are a species of sea turtle being conserved in the Konaseema region. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
19. Gharials: Endangered aquatic wildlife specifically mentioned as being impacted by mining in the sanctuary. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
20. Anti-depredation squads (ADS) are used in Assam to reduce crop depredation by elephants. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
21. Shrinking ice cover impacts polar bears and emperor penguins. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
22. Nilgiri Tahr is a species whose habitat is threatened by forest fires in the region · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
23. Black Stork, Black-headed Ibis, and Greater Spotted Eagle were recorded in the Vazhachal wildlife division. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
24. Mangroves were selected to improve climate resilience and tidal flow. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
25. The survey recorded 20 endemic species of the Western Ghats · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
26. The Asian house martin was identified as a rare migratory species in the survey · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
27. Slender Loris is a threatened primate species associated with dryland ecosystems · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
28. The transfer aims to address human-leopard interactions and strengthen conservation efforts · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
29. Rewilding and habitat protection are being used to mitigate human-elephant conflict in Tamil Nadu. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
30. Water hyacinth is an invasive plant species affecting freshwater ecosystems in Assam. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
31. Gitchak nakana: A newly discovered blind miniature fish species in Assam. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
32. Musa sikkimensis: A wild-seeded banana species also known as 'Sikkim banana' or 'Darjeeling banana'. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
33. Olive Ridley turtles are a key species under conservation in Kerala's coastal regions. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
34. Batagur dhongoka: The specific species of three-striped roofed turtle released at Kuno National Park. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
35. Soft-release centres are used to transition captured elephants back into wild habitats · 1 Mar · GS3 · note

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