The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists have been researching the Sericini species of beetle since 2019. Sericini, incidentally, is a tribe of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least 100 described species in Sericini. Recently, ZSI scientists Kolkata along with scientists
Come winter and all roads seem to lead to the Alipore Zoological Garden, also known as the Calcutta Zoo, the oldest zoological park in India and a major tourist attraction that allure sightseers from all across the country. Spread over an area of 46.5 acres,
Lapland Longspur In the early hours of a wintry morning a few weeks ago, Sourav Haldar and his companion Shubhro Pakhira embarked on an adventurous birdwatching expedition in the picturesque landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh. Their goal was to observe the recently discovered Lisu Wren Babbler, a
The Sundarbans, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world Way back in 2016, the world-renowned ‘Nature Journal raised the most pertinent question of our time: Are we failing to protect threatened mangroves in the Sundarbans World Heritage ecosystem? The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove ecosystem in
East Kolkata Wetlands, widely known as the "Kidney of Kolkata How about spending a serene ‘me’ time for a few hours far away from the madding crowds of Durga Pujo, staring at the tranquil waters of the pristine Nalban Lake? Well, it is getting a big-time
At the end of every autumn and the onset of the long-awaited winters, many migratory birds flock to different districts of Bengal from far-off lands. The villages of Bengal get filled with them and their calls mesmerize the people around. They attract tourists who visit
Sea-robin species found in Digha Digha has hit the headlines again, not just for the new additions to this tourism hub, but among the scientific community as a new Fish Species has been discovered in the Digha Mohona. Science journals across the globe are abuzz with
Trees are the oldest friends of humans; human civilization itself thrived upon the fruits, flowers, shade, and other offerings that trees provided. In recent times, as humans are deviating away from the greenery and getting involved in the machinery-dominated world, the cries of nature seem
The Union government launched the MISHTI scheme to protect mangrove ecosystems. When Cyclone Yaas slammed into the coastal areas of West Bengal on May 26, 2021, it inundated several villages in the Sundarbans region. Jharkhali, a low-lying village in South 24 Parganas district, however, did not
The Jalangi River, formerly known as Kharia, is an arm or distributary of the Ganges river that originates from Ganges or Padma near Bhagawangola in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. The length of the river 233 km, and it discharges into Bhagirathi-Hooghly near Nabadwip in