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A tribe in the Western Ghats in need of a lifeline

Social issues that concern tribes such as the Phani Yerava need to be taken up seriously and steps taken that are in the best interest of those groups

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Workshop discusses environmental issues of the Western Ghats in the Belagavi region

Three-day environment workshop in Belagavi district focused on conservation, laws, sustainable practices, and climate advocacy for environmental concerns.

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A special fund to save Purple Frog, a ‘living fossil’, in the Western Ghats

Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund established to protect unique Purple Frog and other lesser-known endangered species.

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Collapse of the ecological balance and an undeclared war with nature

Human-animal conflict has intensified in Wayanad indicating a scramble for resources in the degraded ecology of the Western Ghats

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Meghamalai Hills present a new winged beauty

Discover a new species of "silverline" butterflies in the pristine hills of Meghamalai, Tamil Nadu, first described in 33 years from the Western Ghats.

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Eurasian otter discovered for the first time from Kerala

Researchers discover Eurasian otter in Kerala's Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, adding to Kerala's mammal list.

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Tamil Nadu witnesses below par movement of butterflies towards Western Ghats this Northeast monsoon

This year's butterfly migration from the Eastern Ghats and plains towards the Western Ghats was below par due to below normal rainfall in the west zone districts. TNBS, who have been tracking the migration since 2013, observed only a low scale movement of Tigers and Crows. Climatic conditions are assessed…

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BSI scientists discover two new plant species on the Western Ghats

BSI scientists discover 2 new plant species in Western Ghats: Musseanda conferta & Rungia longistachya. Found in Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary & Anamalai regions, they have ornamental potential & medicinal values yet to be studied.

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Researchers identify a new mushroom species from the Western Ghats

New species of mushroom, Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found in Western Ghats, Kerala. Honey-yellow cap, white stem, grows to 58mm. Morphological & molecular studies confirm new species. Only 35 species of genus Candolleomyces worldwide. Plays important role in forest ecosystem. Specimens deposited in JNTBGRI.

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Understanding the flora of the Western Ghats made easier with a pictorial manual

The recently-launched Forest Trees of Central Western Ghats - A Pictorial Field Manual helps to understand and conserve flora found in the Karnataka region of the Western Ghats. The book is available free for in Forest Department offices.

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CUBEC launches pictorial field manual on flora in Western Ghats

The book elaborates on the habitat, identification, ecology and conservation aspects of the Western Ghats, for students, scientists and forest staff and nature lovers. The book covers nearly 131 trees from low altitude to mid altitude of central Western Ghats.

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A tiny frog that captured attention of DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio shared a photo of a galaxy frog, an amphibian species endemic to the eastern part of the Western Ghats, taken by Sandeep Das, a researcher and wildlife photographer from Thrissur. Mr. Das was thrilled as DiCaprio shared the abstract of a report on declining amphibians along with the…

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450 saplings belonging to Western Ghats species planted in Lalbagh

In an effort to ex situ conserve the various plant species of the Western Ghats (Sahyadris), the Horticulture Department on Tuesday planted 450 saplings belonging to 132 Western Ghats species at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The department aims to create a miniature replica of the ghats at Lalbagh with this…

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Will Goa’s proposed tiger sanctuary affect Karnataka’s Mahadayi plans?

A decision by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to direct the Goa government to set up a tiger sanctuary in the Western Ghats region has evoked mixed reactions and set off a debate on its implications for Karnataka’s Mahadayi project. Some environmentalists believe that the judgement, if…

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Activist files complaint with Lokayukta against Shivamogga officials

Alleging rampant illegal sand extraction in villages in the ecologically sensitive area of the Western Ghats, Jansangrama Parishat activist Girish Achar has filed a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against the officers of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), Mines and Geology Department, Revenue Department, and the police.

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Endemic birds of the Western Ghats in art

Artist Ragavan Suresh creates scientific watercolour drawings of endemic birds, and endangered , animals, and orchids to draw attention towards conservation

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Environmentalist opposes amendments to Forest Conservation Act

Environmentalist and former member of the Western Ghats Task Force B.M. Kumaraswamy has come down heavily on the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, stating that it intends to destroy forests rather than conserve them.

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Shola forests in Sakleshpur, a biodiversity hotspot, face threat as Government departments bicker over its status

The 7,938-acre shola forest that is part of the Western Ghats, recognised as one of the biological hotspots in the world and notified as an ecologically sensitive area by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, has now become a bone of contention between the Forest Department and the Revenue Department.

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Look out for the frogs this monsoon

Frog conservation efforts are afoot this monsoon in Kerala

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This sacred grove at Manikavu is a verdant sanctuary in Wayanad

The sacred grove of the Manikavu Sree Mahadeva temple in Wayanad under the Malabar Devaswom Board has set a model in transforming barren land into a ‘forest’ with the addition of rare endemic and threatened (RET) plant species of the Western Ghats

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Tribal settlements in Udumalpet wait endlessly for vital road link

Several hundreds of residents in a cluster of over 15 tribal settlements in the Western Ghats in Udumalpet taluk are understood to be watching with keen interest the outcome of the effort taken by the authorities in Vellore district to bring about road connectivity

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Watch thousands of fireflies glowing in the forests of Maharashtra

This is the mating season of fireflies. They are found in swarms in the forests along the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, drawing travellers to witness the visual spectacle.

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Large swathes of rare Nilgiri martens’ habitat under threat from development: Study

Around 62 percent of the habitat of the Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii), a rare species of marten endemic to the Western Ghats, lies outside protected areas, and as a consequence, could be lost to development and agriculture, a recent study indicates. Martens are small carnivores belonging to the weasel and…

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A break in the Western Ghats

The Palghat Gap is a corridor for both roads and railways that connect Coimbatore with Palakkad.

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Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers

Millions of Milkweed butterflies undertake a migration between the Eastern and Western Ghats in southern India, seeking refuge from the harsh summer.

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