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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...