Goa has reached a major biodiversity milestone with the official documentation of the Indian Courser as its 500th recorded bird species. Reported by Quepelio De Souza on February 11, 2026, the Schedule-1 species highlights the ecological importance of the state’s dry plateau ecosystems.
Tag: Wildlife Conservation
Museum of Goa Hosts Turtle Walker Screening; Discussion Highlights Coastal Threats to Sea Turtles
A MOG Sunday screening of Turtle Walker sparked an in-depth discussion on sea turtle conservation, with filmmaker Taira Malaney stressing the need for community-led approaches and flagging threats such as light pollution, fishing nets, and urban pressures along India’s coastline.
Goa Forest Diversity Festival 2026 Inaugurated, Celebrating Nature, Culture and Conservation
The Goa Forest Diversity Festival 2026 was inaugurated in Panaji by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, bringing together forest communities, cultural traditions and conservation efforts to highlight Goa’s rich forest biodiversity and sustainable living practices.
Karnataka Tells Goa It Will Take Elephant Omkar Only After Dussehra
The forest department is failing to control the wild elephant, Omkar, that has been destroying fields in Tambos in Pernem for three consecutive days. Goa forest minister Vishwajit Rane said discussions with Karnataka have resulted in a plan to relocate Omkar to a Karnataka elephant camp—but only after Dussehra. The ministers also agreed on a tripartite plan involving Maharashtra to address human-elephant conflict regionally.
Sachin Tendulkar Explores Kaziranga National Park
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visits Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes.
