Nilgiri Tahr Under Threat
Asik Syed
Tracking the endangered Nilgiri Tahr in the Western Ghats through a joint census and conservation efforts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Western Ghats
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Saffron Reedtail Damselfly Discovery in Western Ghats
Neha Baruah
Saffron Reedtail Damselfly (Indosticta deccanensis) was discovered in Karnataka, marking its first record in the northern Western Ghats, highlighting biodiversity and conservation importance.
Koima: A New Fish Genus
Discover Koima, a newly identified freshwater fish genus from the Western Ghats, highlighting the region’s biodiversity and the need for accurate taxonomic studies.
Karnataka Rejects Ecological Report
Karnataka rejects the Kasturirangan Committee report on Western Ghats conservation, citing local opposition and livelihood concerns.
