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Indonesia Raises Alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong Amid Rising Volcanic Activity

January 05, 2026

Alert Level Raised for Mount Bur Ni Telong in Aceh

Indonesian authorities have raised the alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong, an active stratovolcano in Aceh province, following a sharp rise in volcanic and seismic activity. The move comes at a sensitive time, as the region continues to recover from deadly floods and landslides earlier this month, heightening concerns over compounded disaster risks.

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Rare Eastern Imperial Eagle Spotted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

January 05, 2026

Eastern Imperial Eagle Recorded at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Wildlife enthusiasts have confirmed the presence of the rare Eastern Imperial Eagle at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) during the ongoing winter migratory season. The sighting reinforces Mudumalai’s growing importance as a critical wintering habitat for migratory birds of prey visiting the Indian subcontinent.

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Galaxy Frog Faces New Threat from Unethical Wildlife Photography

January 05, 2026

Tiny Galaxy Frog Under Threat in the Western Ghats

Barely larger than a fingertip, the galaxy frog is one of India’s most visually striking amphibians. Its glossy black skin, dotted with pale blue spots and orange markings, resembles a star-studded night sky. Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala, this rare species now faces an unexpected danger—not habitat loss alone, but unethical wildlife photography.

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Karnataka Records First-Ever Sighting of Rare “Sandalwood Leopard”

January 05, 2026

Karnataka Documents Rare Leopard Colour Morph

Karnataka has documented its first-ever sighting of an ultra-rare leopard colour morph, informally named the “Sandalwood Leopard”, marking only the second confirmed instance of this phenomenon in India. The discovery, made in the Vijayanagara district, has attracted national and global attention, highlighting the state’s exceptional wildlife diversity and genetic richness.

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US Launches Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Explosions Rock Caracas

January 05, 2026

US Strike Triggers Explosions and Power Outages in Caracas

The United States carried out what it described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela early Saturday, triggering multiple explosions across Caracas and causing power outages in several neighbourhoods. The operation has sharply escalated tensions, with uncertainty mounting over Venezuela’s political control following claims made by the US president.

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