December_2021

Present sighting Lesser false vampire bat Megaderma spasma (Linnaeus, 1758) from forest of Sadad Devi, Vansda National Park (VNP), Gujarat is the first report from the park and third records from Gujarat State, after the records of forest of Gir National Park and Sanctuary and Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. The VNP mammalian fauna is rich and diversified. This observation is an addition to the 28 mammalian species recorded from VNP.

For a closed waterbody in an urban location, regular checking of the water is very important. Any deviation from normal values for the quality defining establishing parameters suggest potential contamination and pollution of the water body due to anthropogenic intervention. One such water body affected by urbanization is the Banganga Tank in Mumbai.

This study conducted at Department of Life Sciences at KC College, HSNC University, Mumbai, addressed the issue of waste management of green waste by using the method of composting. This model of generating compost using the bio waste was extrapolated to kitchen waste at home. Home composting has been a preventive option for managing bio waste at local levels as it is a safer and organic way to dispose of the waste. The compost thus generated in 20 days was granulated and odorless.