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Identify the Lake where researchers have recently unveiled a new species of marine amphipod named Demaorchestia alanensis, characterized by its white color, measuring less than 15 millimeters in length, and possessing 13 pairs of legs serving various functions, contributing to the global marine biodiversity?
Chilika Lake, Odisha Berhampur University researchers in Odisha revealed a new marine amphipod species, Demaorchestia alanensis, in Chilika Lake, boosting global marine biodiversity. This finding expands the Demaorchestia genus to six species worldwide, highlighting the marine diversity of the region. The newly discovered species is identified by its white color, less than 15 millimeters in length, and features 13 pairs of legs serving diverse functions.
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What is the name of the wildlife sanctuary located around the manmade reservoir formed by the construction of the highest earth-fill dam in India on the Beas River, and was declared a Ramsar Site in 2002?
Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh The Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds Pong Dam Lake, a manmade reservoir created by the construction of the highest earth-fill dam in India on the Beas River in 1975. In 1983, the Himachal Pradesh government designated the entire reservoir as a Wildlife Sanctuary. Recognized as a
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This Tiger Reserve was included in Project Tiger in 1973, declared a biosphere reserve in 1994, is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and is commonly referred to as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, known for its richness in wildlife including tigers, elephants, various bird species, and amphibians. Identify the Tiger Reserve
Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha Similipal Tiger Reserve was designated in 1956, part of Project Tiger since 1973, and declared a biosphere reserve in 1994. It is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves and the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. Similipal is rich in wildlife, housing tigers, elephants, and different bird and amphibian species.
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Identify the only Tiger Reserve of Bihar which also recently saw an official announcement from the National Tiger Conservation Authority regarding an increase in tiger population?
Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), Bihar The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently officially reported a growth in the tiger population at Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), the sole tiger reserve in Bihar. VTR, situated in Bihar’s West Champaran district and bordering Nepal to the north and Uttar Pradesh to the west, represents the easternmost extent of the Himalayan Terai forests in India.
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Identify the state associated with Mudiyettu, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity that enacts the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika?
Kerala Mudiyettu, a UNESCO-listed ritual theater and dance drama, depicts the mythological battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika. It is Kerala's second recognized art form, following Kutiyattam.
