Western Ghats

Scientists discover ancient Purple Frog in India’s Western Ghats, revealing unique underground lifestyle, evolutionary history and conservation significance.

Meet the Lion-Tailed Macaque: The rare endangered monkey found only in the Western Ghats of India

The lion-tailed macaque is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Biodiversity Boost: India documented over 1,100 new species, including 683 faunal and 433 floral discoveries in 2024

Kerala topped the faunal chart with 101 species, followed by Karnataka with 82 and Tamil Nadu with 63.

6 rare Indian wildflowers that bloom with the rains — One blossoms just once every 12 years

Discover 6 stunning Indian wildflowers that bloom only with monsoon magic—one appears just once every 12 years!

Govt report finds declining forest cover in the Western Ghats and Northeast region

The report stated that among mega cities, Delhi has the largest forest cover (194.15 sq km) followed by Mumbai (110.84 sq km) and Bengaluru (89.61 sq km).

Two hidden spider species found in Western Ghats after 118 years; discover their names

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of two previously unknown spider species in the Western Ghats, a renowned biodiversity hotspot.

Centre issues fresh ESA draft for Western Ghats following Kerala disaster

The notification, issued on July 31, came a day after a series of landslides claimed over 300 lives in Wayanad district.

Soil erosion in Western Ghats increased 94% between 1990 to 2020: IIT study

Tamil Nadu fared the worst with the highest soil loss rate of 121 per cent from 1990 to 2020, the study said.

Mass flowering and why some plants bloom and die together

It is also a demonstration of a type of community bonding in the plant world, which has developed its unique relationship with pollinators.

Scientists aim to study how aerosols impact rainfall in the Western Ghats, but it’s complicated

There are multiple studies that show natural and anthropogenic aerosols significantly increased rainfall in the Western Ghats. This is in contrast with other regions of the country where aerosols have had no impact on rainfall, according to the studies.

The neelakurinji bloom is wilting with time

The Western Ghats are home to 99 percent of the 150 Strobilanthes species in India and are considered the hotspot for this genus. Among them is the neelakurinji flower that is said to bloom once in 12 years.

MC Travel Special | 4 Bengaluru getaways to refresh the mind

Thukpa for the soul, chicory coffee, a memorial to Chandragupta Maurya, a 1,000-year-old lake and Hoysala temples - four places to explore within driving distance of Bengaluru.

World Bee Day 2022: Are these Rockstars your plan Bee?

Rock bees, one of the five honeybee species that are native to India, are the stars of 'Colonies in Conflict', which will be screened on May 22 at the Bangalore International Centre from 5pm.

148 zebra loaches exported per day from Western Ghats to feed global pet trade

Loaches belonging to the genus Botia, are listed by Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), an agency under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as commercially important freshwater ornamental fish. Zebra loaches are endemic to the Western Ghats, and in Maharashtra’s Koyna river basin in the northern Western Ghats, the zebra loach is called “vaghya” (tiger in Marathi language) alluding to the tiger-like stripes on its body.

Submit report on eco-sensitive zone finalisation in Western Ghats: NGT to MoEF

The tribunal was hearing a plea alleging that notification of eco-sensitive zone in the Western Ghats has not been finalised despite NGT's direction to complete the exercise within six months.

Kerala floods: Why incessant rains are not the only reason for the devastation

Incursions into catchment areas of rivers that have dried up and mountainous areas have rendered settlements in their vicinity vulnerable to vagaries of nature.

Expect June deficit to come down to 10-12%, says Met Dept

There are chances that Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh can get more rains and catchment areas of the Western Ghats may get rains in next 2-3 days, says, Bishwajit Mukhopadhyay, Additional Director General of Meteorological Department.

Rainforest Challenge launched in India at 2014 Auto Expo

Introduced by Cougar Motorsports in India, the RFC will be held at the western ghats in the rainforests. Registrations for the RFC have already started and forms can be downloaded from www.rfcindia.in

Gadgil panel report best roadmap for Western Ghats: Ramesh

India's Union Minister Jairam Ramesh Sunday said that he still feels that the Madhav Gadgil report on the Western Ghats was the "roadmap" for conservation of the ecologically-sensitive hills and expressed hope that there would be a "dispassionate debate" on the issue once Lok Sabha elections were over.