Aldabra Rail: Resurrected twice from extinction, this bird a rare case of double evolution

Aldabra Rail: Resurrected twice from extinction, this bird a rare case of double evolution

Daily Current Affairs   /   Aldabra Rail: Resurrected twice from extinction, this bird a rare case of double evolution

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Miscellaneous Published on: February 09 2024

Share on facebook
  • Evidence of the existence of the Aldabra Rail from Aldabra Atoll has been recovered, which was inhabiting an atoll located near the North Central Ocean long before the crack.
  • It is known as the Aldabra Rail, which has come alive after being briefly extinct twice.
  • The Aldabra Rail is a wingless bird and is about the size of a hen.
  • It is the only surviving wingless bird in the Indian Ocean.
  • It originated after the Aldabra Rail was twice extinct, making it a unique bird to evolve twice.
  • The study was released in 2019 and examined mineral records in Aldabra in addition to rails.
Recent Post's
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched CDS General Anil Chauhan’s book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, showcasing a visionary roadmap for India’s future-ready armed forces.

    Read More....
  • Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park, became the first Indian to win the IUCN’s prestigious Kenton R. Miller Award for pioneering community-driven conservation.

    Read More....
  • According to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 report, climate change, invasive species, and wildlife diseases are threatening natural World Heritage sites, with India’s Manas, Sundarbans, and Western Ghats facing significant concern.

    Read More....
  • Archaeologists in Thirumalapuram, Tamil Nadu, discover one of South India’s oldest Iron Age burial sites, revealing ancient craftsmanship and burial practices.

    Read More....
  • The government has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission till November 30, 2025, to allow more time for reviewing submissions from states and ministries.

    Read More....