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A Life Lost, A Lesson Learned: Ecological and Emotional Impacts of a White-Throated Kingfishers Death Shree, Deepshikha; Mallick, Md Abu Imran; Paik, Sima; Komal, Kumari; Acharjee, Shiladitya; Ansari, Shaba Alam; Pankaj, Smitha
Jurnal Pijar Mipa Vol. 20 No. 7 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. Jurnal Pijar MIPA colaborates with Perkumpulan Pendidik IPA Indonesia Wilayah Nusa Tenggara Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jpm.v20i7.10116

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This study presents a reflective account of a personal encounter with a dead White-Throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) during fieldwork, highlighting the ecological and emotional implications of its death. The incident, likely attributed to heat stress exacerbated by climate change, serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of even resilient species to human-induced environmental pressures. Through a species profile, analysis of environmental stressors, and exploration of anthropogenic threats, this study underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts, climate action, and habitat protection. The emotional impact of the encounter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the intrinsic value of wildlife and the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being. This research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between humans and wildlife, inspiring collective action to mitigate the pressing environmental challenges of our time.
The First Record of Anax parthenope (Selys, 1839) (Odonata: Aeshnidae) from the Outskirts of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India Ghosh, Raja; Mallick, Md Abu Imran; Ansari, Shaba Alam
Jurnal Pijar MIPA Vol. 21 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. Jurnal Pijar MIPA colaborates with Perkumpulan Pendidik IPA Indonesia Wilayah Nusa Tenggara Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jpm.v21i2.11570

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Odonates are widely recognized as effective bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health, yet their diversity and distribution remain inadequately documented in several parts of eastern India. Anax parthenope (Selys, 1839) (Odonata: Aeshnidae), a broadly distributed species across Asia, Europe, and Africa, has limited confirmed records from this region. The present study aims to document the first confirmed occurrence of A. parthenope from the outskirts of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. An adult male was opportunistically observed and photographed near a semi-permanent freshwater body at Kudada village (22.7076° N, 86.2033° E) in October 2020. Species identification was achieved through comparative morphological analysis using standard taxonomic keys, focusing on diagnostic characters of the thorax, abdomen, and anal appendages. This record represents a new locality for the species in Jharkhand and extends its known distribution within eastern India. The finding underscores the ecological value of peri-urban wetlands as habitats for odonates and highlights the need for systematic, long-term surveys to improve baseline data on odonate diversity and support freshwater biodiversity conservation in the region.