#environment25 The oriental pied hornbill is a highly adaptable species, which, in India, is found in the Himalayan foothills, the northeast and eastern parts.

Referred to as ‘forest engineers’ or ‘farmers of the forest’ for their key role in dispersing seeds of tropical trees, hornbills indicate the health of the forest they build nests in.

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#environment25 Two other common names for this species are Sunda pied hornbill (convexus) and Malaysian pied hornbill

1. Hornbills are predominantly frugivores.

2. Oriental pied hornbills are important large seed dispersers, promoting seedling recruitment by translocating the seeds of the fruits they feed on.

3. The oriental pied hornbill is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia

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#global25 India and Japan

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#science25 Scientists have revealed that the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi, also known as the sea walnut, can undergo reverse development, effectively “aging backward” to an earlier life stage. The comb jelly naturally does this when faced with unfavorable circumstances. This incredible ability — only the third-known instance in the animal kingdom — could redefine our understanding of animal development and evolutionary biology.

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#defence25 Poorvi Prahar

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#global25 Lebanon’s cultural heritage at large is being endangered by recurrent assaults on ancient cities such as Baalbek, Tyre and Anjar, all UNESCO world heritage sites, as well as on other historic landmarks

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#science25 Weights: AIs learning Switches

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#defence25 With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weapon

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#defence25 With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weapon

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