SNIPPETS 05 JUNE 2026

Martens: Yellow-throated marten was recently sighted for the very first time in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam (UNESCO World Heritage Site)+ It is a diurnal and arboreal member of the mustelid family, a group of carnivorous mammals+ Features: Golden-yellow throat, long tail, and defensive scent glands+ Behaviour: Fearless, highly social, often hunts in pairs or small groups+  Ecological Role: Functions as a mesopredator, controls rodent populations, aids seed dispersal, etc.

Potato Patch: Giant potato coral patch found on southeastern side of Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep+ Covers about 4,250 sq. m. (1.05 acres), potentially the world's largest living Pavona clavus colony+ Scientific Value: Serves as a natural time capsule for studying coral longevity, climate adaptation, and past ocean conditions.

Bolides: Meteor explosion light up skies over Boston and Rhode Island, experiencing bolides+ An exceptionally bright meteor (fireball) that explodes in Earth’s atmosphere, producing intense flashes of light and often sonic booms before reaching the ground+ Can generate bright sky flashes, loud booms, shock waves, etc