Environment & Species in News — April 2026

1. Olive Ridley turtles are known to migrate from the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha. · 25 Apr · GS3 · note
2. Nilgiri Tahr: A species surveyed in the Western Ghats region. · 25 Apr · GS3 · note
3. West Ice Sheet: A region of Antarctica identified as having potentially crossed a tipping point for irreversible melting. · 23 Apr · GS3 · note
4. Apis mellifera is the migratory bee species used for honey production in the region. · 19 Apr · GS3 · note
5. Chenchu: Classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India · 19 Apr · GS2 · note
6. Calamaria garoensis: A newly described species of burrowing reed snake. · 14 Apr · GS3 · note
7. Indigenous groups involved: Nicobarese and Shompen · 12 Apr · GS3 · note
8. The cubs were born to a daughter of a South African cheetah named Gamini · 11 Apr · GS3 · note
9. Increased night-time brightness disrupts nocturnal ecosystems, animal migrations, and human circadian rhythms. · 9 Apr · GS3 · note
10. Gaurs: Nomadic herds entering human settlements in Kollam due to drying water sources. · 9 Apr · GS3 · note
11. Potential ecological impacts include disruption of migration patterns and food webs. · 5 Apr · GS3 · note

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