The exotic invasive species can finish off a wide range of aquatic species.
After the Pink Bloom, an alien flower that choked the Avala Pandi canal at Perambra, yet another invasive species is posing a major threat to the biodiversity of waterbodies in the State. This time, it is a cute red-eared slider turtle, a huge hit with pet lovers.
A few days ago, Adithyan D. Thambi, a Class 6 student of St. Vincent Pallotthi Central School, Kalathode, got a medium-sized turtle while he was fishing in a canal at Kalathode. He posted his catch on Facebook, which was noticed by Sandeep Das, a researcher at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). Identifying the turtle, an exotic and major invasive species, he alerted the boy and cautioned them against releasing it back to the waterbody.
Kozhikode all set to count votes
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20 counting centres in district; initial trends likely to be available from 8.15 a.m.
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20 counting centres in district; initial trends likely to be available from 8.15 a.m. All arrangements have been completed for the counting of votes polled in the local body elections held on Monday. The counting will start at the 20 designated counting centres at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Initial trends will be available from 8.15 a.m. and the results of some local bodies with less number of wards will be available by 9 a.m. Most results are expected to be revealed by noon.