Environment & Species in News — May 2026

1. Babesia: A parasite endemic in wild ungulates like chital and nilgai. · 31 May · GS3 · note
2. Channa Stewartii: An ornamental fish species endemic to Northeast India. · 31 May · GS3 · note
3. Cotton leaf curl virus (CLCV) and whitefly are identified as major pests affecting cotton crops in Punjab and Haryana. · 30 May · GS3 · note
4. Chhari Dhand is a site for migratory bird populations. · 29 May · GS3 · note
5. Indian skimmer: An endangered bird species in India. · 28 May · GS3 · note
6. Himalayan salamander: An endangered amphibian species in the Himalayan region. · 28 May · GS3 · note
7. PFAS are referred to as 'forever chemicals' due to their environmental persistence. · 28 May · GS2 · note
8. PFAS: A group of 'forever chemicals' known to cause cancer and other health problems. · 26 May · GS3 · note
9. Trachischium lalremsangai: A new snake species identified in Mizoram and Myanmar · 20 May · GS3 · note
10. Biodegradability: Key property of the new material intended to reduce microplastic pollution. · 20 May · GS3 · note
11. Uroteuthis duvaucelii: The species of Indian squid studied for mating behavior. · 19 May · GS3 · note
12. Phumdis are floating islands of vegetation and organic matter found in Loktak Lake. · 18 May · GS3 · note
13. The endangered sangai deer is a native species of Loktak Lake. · 18 May · GS3 · note
14. The king cobra, one of the world's longest venomous snakes, is found in this lake's habitat. · 18 May · GS3 · note
15. Amur falcons: Migratory birds that travel from the Far East to southern Africa. · 16 May · GS3 · note
16. Cheetahs were reintroduced to Kuno National Park as part of a conservation initiative · 12 May · GS3 · note
17. Hantavirus: A virus identified by the WHO following an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. · 12 May · GS2 · note
18. Cheetahs are an endangered species being reintroduced to the wild in India · 12 May · GS3 · note
19. Northern gannets are the avian species used to monitor Pfas levels in this study. · 11 May · GS3 · note
20. Olive Ridley turtles are a key species monitored for nesting in Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. · 9 May · GS3 · note
21. Gharial: A critically endangered reptile species found in river systems. · 9 May · GS3 · note
22. Phalera cf. bucephala: A moth species native to Africa, East Asia, and Europe. · 9 May · GS3 · note
23. Rusty-spotted cat: Listed as 'Near Threatened' on the IUCN Red List · 7 May · GS3 · note
24. Dragonflies and damselflies are used as indicators to assess ecosystem health in biodiversity hotspots. · 3 May · GS3 · note
25. Prosopis juliflora: An invasive plant species in Kutch known as gando baval. · 1 May · GS3 · note

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