Environment & Species in News — August 2026

1. Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is used for soil stabilization and erosion control. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
2. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is known for its rare blooming cycles. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
3. The event occurred in the Langtang National Park region. · 29 Aug · GS1 · note
4. Great Barrier Reef: The world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. · 29 Aug · GS3 · note
5. Heatwaves are a primary driver of agricultural collapse and heat-related health emergencies. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
6. Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are primarily herbivores and use their bushy tails for balance and warmth. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
7. Black-necked Storks are a significant avian species in Gujarat's wetlands. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
8. Neltuma juliflora is an invasive plant species used by storks for nesting. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
9. El Niño: A climate pattern involving the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
10. Bundelkhand plateau: Characterized by rocky terrain with low groundwater storage capacity. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
11. Srisailam landscape in Andhra Pradesh serves as a significant wildlife corridor for tigers. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
12. Biosphere Reserves are protected areas aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
13. Parkup Pahar Range is a declared wildlife sanctuary and a vital ecological corridor in Assam. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
14. Vetiver grass is commonly used in bio-engineering for soil conservation and erosion control · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
15. Kaziranga is a primary habitat for the one-horned rhinoceros. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
16. Lantana camara and Chromolaena odorata are identified as invasive alien plants (IAPs) in Indian forests. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
17. Mining and deforestation are cited as key factors exacerbating flood severity in the region. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
18. Small Indian mongoose is an invasive species in Japan's Amami Oshima. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
19. El Niño mechanism: Occurs when trade winds ease, allowing warm water to move eastward and rise to the surface. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
20. El Niño impacts include suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic and altered monsoon patterns in Asia. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
21. Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary are key protected areas in the Agasthyamalai region. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
22. Elephant corridors: Designated pathways used by elephants to move between fragmented habitats. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
23. Exotic animals are non-native species whose trade and possession are regulated under the Wildlife Protection Act. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
24. Kumki elephants: Trained elephants used for capturing and relocating wild elephants. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
25. Kaziranga is a primary habitat for the Great One-horned Rhinoceros. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
26. Permafrost: Ground that remains completely frozen for at least two consecutive years. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
27. One-third of global agricultural land accounts for two-thirds of farming-related biodiversity and carbon loss. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
28. Lar Gibbon: A primate species whose trade is regulated under international and domestic wildlife laws. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
29. Amolops ammachi, A. sendenyu, and A. bella are newly discovered cascade frog species in Northeast India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
30. The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot and a sensitive ecological zone prone to landslides. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
31. Tiger protection camps are established to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and poaching. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
32. Ocean warming impacts: Sea level rise and intensification of tropical storms. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
33. Asiatic lions are found exclusively in the Gir National Park and Sanctuary in Gujarat. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
34. The white peacock is a rare genetic variant of the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus). · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
35. Cloudbursts: Intense rainfall caused by sudden condensation of moisture in mountainous/hilly regions. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
36. Gaur (Indian Bison) is a large wild bovine species and a key prey species for tigers. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
37. Mangroves are coastal ecosystems that provide essential services like coastal protection and biodiversity support. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
38. Neofelis nebulosa (Clouded Leopard) is the state animal of Meghalaya. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
39. Clouded Leopard is listed as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
40. Golden-crowned sifaka: Critically endangered primate found in Madagascar. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
41. Malayan pangolin: Critically endangered mammal threatened by illegal trade and habitat loss. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
42. Hippocampus amandavincentae: A newly identified seahorse species named after marine biologist Amanda Vincent. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
43. Woodwasps are invasive insects that spread via wooden packaging materials like pallets and crates. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
44. Vibrio coralliilyticus: A bacterium responsible for coral disease and bleaching. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
45. Wetlands can survive if they are able to migrate inland into available space. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
46. Campbell’s keeled glass snail (Advena campbellii) is a critically endangered species. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
47. Higher species richness in forests correlates with increased and accelerating photosynthesis efficiency. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
48. Harlequin frogs (Atelopus) are known for their toxic skin defense. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
49. Chytrid fungus is a major driver of amphibian population decline globally. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note

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