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Guwahati: A new study has documented seven distinct coat colour forms of the elusive Asiatic golden cat in Arunachal Pradeshs West Kameng district, making the region a significant hotspot of colour diversity in the Eastern Himalaya. The findings, based on camera-trap surveys, also record three colour forms in Sikkims Teesta basin and add to scientific [] The post Seven shades of golden cat found in Arunachal, study reveals appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Researchers have identified a new flowering plant species in Manas National Park, adding to the regions botanical diversity and highlighting the ecological importance of its grasslands. The plant, named Osbeckia assamensis, belongs to the Melastomataceae family and has been described by Barnali Das and Professor Namita Nath, botanists from Gauhati University, in a study [] The post New flowering plant species discovered in Assams Manas National Park appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: The Asian golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) has been recorded for the first time in Manipur. A camera trap captured the rare animal in the Shirui village ecosystem in Ukhrul district. The Environmental Force at Grass Root Level (ENFOGAL) documented the discovery. The finding adds the species to Manipurs wildlife records and provides further information [] The post Rare Asian golden cat recorded in Manipur for first time appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Yak-herding communities from India, Bhutan and Nepal will launch the first regional network dedicated to Himalayan yak herders on October 23, aiming to strengthen cross-border cooperation amid declining yak populations, shrinking pastures and the growing impact of climate change. The Himalayan Yak Herders Network will be launched at Bhutans ninth Royal Highland Festival. It [] The post Himalayan yak herders from India, Bhutan, Nepal unite to tackle climate pressures appeared first on N

Guwahati: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has sought approval from the Union Environment Ministry to divert 3,278 hectares of forest land in Arunachal Pradesh for its proposed 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project, a move that could lead to the felling of 23.4 lakh trees. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Union Environment Ministry is [] The post Arunachal: 23.4 lakh trees at risk as NHPC seeks forest clearance for Kamala hydroelectric project appeared first on NorthEast

Two gibbon species, native to Yunan, have been declared extinct in the wild in China. A report Assessment of the Status of Chinas Endangered Primates released recently stated the white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar) and the northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) were not seen in the wild for at least 10 years, meeting the criteria for [] The post Science of Hope: Indias species recovery amid global wildlife decline appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Monish Upadhyay A decade ago, Wimarithy K. Marak, a resident of Assams Goalpara district, often used to encounter a small pink creature in her neighbourhoods wells. She simply thought of it as a worm infesting her locality. In 2021, after she became a researcher, she stumbled upon the creature again while drawing water from a [] The post Assam: Two new subterranean fish species discovered in Goalpara wells appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Little and Great Nicobar Tribal Council has moved the Calcutta High Courts Port Blair bench seeking to be made a party to an ongoing public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Forest Rights Act (FRA) proceedings for diverting 166 sq km of forest land for the Great Nicobar mega project. The Centre, through the [] The post Great Nicobar project: Tribal council seeks to join forest-rights case, Centre opposes plea appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A baby Sumatran orangutan rescued from an apartment in Mumbai in November 2024 has been repatriated to Indonesia following coordinated efforts by wildlife protection agencies in India and the CITES Management Authorities of both countries. The orangutan arrived at Kualanamu Airport in Medan on October 19 after being transferred from Gujarat. Officials from the [] The post Baby Sumatran orangutan rescued in Mumbai repatriated to Indonesia appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam government is reportedly considering a fourth post-retirement engagement for retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), even as the Union Environment Ministry has sought legal action against him over alleged forest-law violations and two High Court petitions challenge his continuation in office. His current contract, notified on May 14, [] The post Assam govt eyes fourth extension for MK Yadava despite forest-law allegations appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: The historic Khamranga Beel at Chandrapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati city, is being buried under earth and boulders for the proposed Ring Road project, triggering protests over the destruction of a vital elephant habitat, damage to agricultural land and threats to local livelihoods. Residents and students organisations have alleged that the National Highways [] The post Assam: Khamranga Beel on Guwahati outskirts being buried for Ring Road project, sparks outrage appeared first on N

Guwahati: A damselfly with a striking black body and flashes of blue along its abdomen has turned out to be a species new to science, helping researchers resolve a taxonomic puzzle that persisted for years across Northeast India and Bangladesh. Named Dysphaea assamensis, the species was formally described by Rima Amsih of Dibrugarh University, Arajush [] The post New damselfly species from Assam resolves a mystery dating back to 1927 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: An injured jackal found along National Highway 38 near Anand Bagh under the Digboi Forest Division in Upper Assams Tinsukia district was rescued by local wildlife conservationists and sent to the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) for medical treatment on Friday. The animal was spotted on Thursday night, prompting Mamorani resident Bikash Bora to [] The post Assam: Injured jackal rescued from NH-38 in Digboi, sent for treatment appeared first on NorthEast Now .