The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are known for their mist-covered forests, rich biodiversity, and rugged ...

Mining prohibition in eco-sensitive areas of the Western Ghats and the mining lease location in a conservation reserve were among the reasons cited by the Forest Advisory Committee for not considering ...

Alongside these discoveries, the team also documented the first geographic records in India of two other black aspergilli— A.

Odanatologists rediscover elusive dragonfly species, Crocothemis erythraea, in high-elevation Western Ghats after misidentification challenges.

The cordyceps fungus of "The Last of Us" may not pose a real risk of zombie-fying humankind, but can the same be said of our amphibian friends? Indian scientists on a nature walk through the foothills ...

If you're a stargazing enthusiast in South India, 2025 offers a stellar lineup of destinations where the night sky unveils ...

Munnar, with its rolling tea gardens, mist-clad mountains, and tranquil valleys, is one of the most enchanting hill stations ...

The small reptile lives in the biodiverse, still largely unexplored region of India’s Western Ghats. The newfound lizard sports rich highlights of gold and blue against a dark background, just like ...

In the misty jungles of the Western Ghats, high up in the canopy, a seldom-seen primate bounds through. A silver mane and curious face mark the lion-tailed macaque, one of India's most endangered ...

Rare sighting of Great Hornbill in Kerala's coastal belt raises questions about conservation, behavior, and climate impact.

Four new species of tarantulas, including one new genus, have been described from India’s Western Ghats mountains. A concerning trend shows that 25% of newly described tarantula species since 2000 ...

Scientists found a venomous 10-foot-long snake in the hills of Karnataka and discovered a new species: the Western Ghats king cobra. Photo from Arun Yokesh via Unsplash In the forested hills of ...