A new study by IISER highlights that hill slopes in Western Ghats highly threatened by encroachments are playing crucial role in maintaining the green cover in the region Pune : A new study by the ...

The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri, meaning benevolent mountains, stretches along the western coast of the Indian peninsula, spanning six States: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka ...

Pune: A new species of water flea was discovered from moss growth found on walls of Korigad Fort near Pune. Water fleas are small aquatic animals belonging to crustacea group and are usually found ...

Unidentified persons stole essential commodities from the ration shop at Naalumukku in the Western Ghats. Police said the ration shop at Naalumukku is catering to the needs of the tea estate ...

A new study by IISER highlights that hill slopes in Western Ghats highly threatened by encroachments are playing crucial role ...

Cilantica agasthyaensisis one of the new species included in a new genus of tarantulas from the Western Ghats. | Zeeshan Mirza via Mongabay A researcher described four new species of tarantulas ...

Whoa, Nelly! Western baby names are having a moment right now, giving new meaning to the popular lyrics “Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.” In fact, the popularity of cowboy ...

Mangaluru: An environmental activist expressed shock over the early onset of forest fires in Western Ghats, despite the region receiving heavy rainfall last year. Instances of forest fires were ...

In a recent paper, the researchers and collaborators at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, examined vegetation in 25 protected areas along the Western Ghats and found a ...

In an exciting development for conservation enthusiasts, scientists have discovered four new tarantula species, including a ...

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