The rocky outcrops of the northern Western Ghats are often considered wastelands when they are hotbeds of endemic diversity These rocky outcrops are unique features
Exploring these intriguing freshwater swamps reveals many reasons why we need to preserve them. They host not just a primitive family of plants, but also
How a melodious call in Amboli led to a research paper on an amphibian in the Western Ghats The frogs of the genus Nyctibatrachus are endemic
by Aathira Perinchery, Mongabay, 20 April 2020 Scientists had previously noted slight differences in markings of the ground-dwelling Perroteti’s wood snake in the northern and
by Sahana Ghosh, The Wire, 15 November 2019. The next time you hear something about the Sri Lankan cat snake’s (Boiga ceylonensis) population from India,
by Badri Chatterjee, Hindustan Times, 8 August 2020 A rare two-headed Russell’s Viper was rescued from Kalyan’s Gandhare Road area on Thursday. Experts said the
by Aathira Perinchery, Mongabay, 30 June 2020 A recent study on two subspecies of the water monitor in the Andaman and Nicobar islands reveal there’s
What is the similarity here between this baseball player and Bay-backed Shrike? Those black lines near eyes. But why do they wear it?
The Green Bee-eater… On a late morning walk through the Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, the air was filled with thrilling bird sounds, when suddenly we saw
Amboli is a famous hill station and monsoon tourist destination in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Renowned for its famous waterfall and picturesque landscapes, this