🌿 Species in News (1 - 16 July 2025) 🌍 | UPSC | NEXT IAS

📢 Species in News: July 1–16, 2025 – From India’s rich ecosystems to global conservation efforts, here are your top biodiversity and conservation updates, perfect for UPSC Environment & Ecology prep! India Highlights: New Malabar Pit Viper (Kerala) – A new species of this highly venomous snake was discovered in the Nilgiri Hills, highlighting the biodiversity of the Western Ghats. Rare Sighting (Himachal Pradesh) – A Western Tragopan, an endangered pheasant, was confirmed via camera traps in the Great Himalayan National Park, indicating successful conservation efforts. Indian Skimmer Population (Gujarat) – A significant increase in the population of this iconic waterbird was observed at the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, a testament to improved wetland management. Global Highlights: New Electric Eel Species (Brazil) – Scientists in the Amazon have identified a previously unknown species of electric eel, underscoring the rainforest's undiscovered biodiversity. Beaver Reintroduction (United Kingdom) – Beavers have been successfully reintroduced into new wetland habitats in Scotland and Wales, where they are already acting as "ecosystem engineers" to create diverse environments. Koala Protected Corridors (Australia) – New protected corridors were established in Queensland to connect fragmented habitats and protect koalas from the threats of bushfires and urbanization. Bluefin Tuna Recovery (Pacific Ocean) – Data from the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) indicates a steady recovery in the stock levels of Bluefin Tuna due to stricter quotas and international cooperation. 📝 These updates are crucial for UPSC Prelims & Mains — under topics like Species Discovery, Biodiversity Hotspots, Wildlife Protection Acts, and International Conservation Treaties. 📌 Like, share, and subscribe for more UPSC-focused biodiversity updates! #speciesInnews #upsc2025 #nextias #biodiversity #cites #iucn #wildlifeconservation #environment #currentaffairs #pangolins #globalspecies #endangeredspecies #endangeredwildlife #trendingvideo #viralvideos