BENGALURU: Amid mounting opposition to the recommendations of the Kasturirangan report and a slew of projects planned along the Western Ghats area of Karnataka, the latest India State of Forest Report ...

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 ...

The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a treasure trove of natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Stretching across six Indian states, this mountain range is a haven for ...

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 ...

Many of the eels looked identical but were genetically distinct, suggesting they may represent new species, according to a study. Smaran Alva via Unsplash The Western Ghats in southern India is an ...