ZSI Survey Finds Rich Wild Bee Diversity in Arunachal’s Tawang
A Zoological Survey of India survey has recorded rich wild bee diversity, including bumblebees, in the high-altitude landscapes of Arunachal’s Tawang district.
Eastern Himalayas
Rare Tibetan Fish Found in India: Tawang Discovery Stuns
Scientists found the Himalayan fish Schizopygopsis waddellii in a Tawang lake — the first record in India. A landmark moment for freshwater biodiversity.
A Tiny Bee Just Made History in the Himalayas — And It Happened in Tawang
Deep in the mist-covered mountains of Tawang, scientists have stumbled upon something that has never been officially recorded on Indian soil before — a rare, solitary Himalayan bee that was, until now, known only to Bhutan and China. The Bee That Crossed Borders The species in question is Colletes bhutanicus, a rare solitary Himalayan bee, … Read more
Arunachal’s Hidden Gem Glaw Lake Earns a Place on the World’s Wetland Map
A quiet lake nestled deep in the Eastern Himalayas has just made history — and honestly, it is the kind of news that deserves far more attention than it is getting. A First for the Land of the Rising Sun Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has officially been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar site, making … Read more
The Forests of Siang Were Hiding Something — And Scientists Just Found It
Deep in the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, where the forests still breathe without interruption, two tiny creatures have quietly rewritten the record books. Scientists have discovered two entirely new species of solitary bees in Siang Valley — and honestly, it’s the kind of news that makes you stop and think about how much of our … Read more
Arunachal Professor Wins Prestigious SAARC Grant to Decolonise How Museums Tell Tribal Stories
An Arunachal Pradesh academic has just put the state on the South Asian research map — and the recognition couldn’t be more timely. A Win That Means More Than Money Assistant Professor Prem Taba of the Mass Communication Department at Arunachal Pradesh University has been awarded the SAARC Research Grant 2026–27 by the SAARC Cultural … Read more
Rare Yellow Puffball Mushroom Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Researchers have documented a striking yellow puffball mushroom in Arunachal Pradesh, sparking interest in the state’s fungal biodiversity. The find occurred in Longding district and may represent a notable addition to regional records. At a glance Field survey in Zedua village on June 4 documented the specimen. Preliminary identification points to Bovista colorata, known as … Read more
