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Biological Diversity-The survival key
14+ hour, 23+ min ago (572+ words) Highland Post Biological Diversity-The survival key By Dr. Meghna Sarma The United Nations has designated May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity to promote greater understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In December 2000, the United Nations General Assembly officially…...
Long-term study finds wealth of mammalian life in Meghalaya's caves
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) Shillong, Apr 6: Meghalaya's cave systems are world-famous for their length, stunning natural beauty and interesting species of fish and amphibians found in them. However, a long-term study over three decades has found that mammalian fauna are also frequently living in,…...
Meghalaya recognises Aaranyak lab for wildlife crime investigations
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) Shillong, Mar 30: Meghalaya has recognised the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak, a bio-diversity conservation organisation, under Section 329(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, establishing a strong forensic support for wildlife crime investigations. A notification was issued on March…...