Explore unique, biodiversity-rich Western Ghats facts highlighting ancient origins, rare species, monsoon impact and global ...

India’s Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, is home to many endemic and endangered species of amphibians, some of which are new to science and others suspected of lying in wait of discovery.

Botanists have created Trees of India (ToI), a comprehensive database that lists 3,708 tree species 1. It reveals that the country has 609 endemic tree species and is currently home to 347 threatened ...

A new snake species, Lycodon irwini, named in honour of Steve Irwin, has been discovered in India's Nicobar Islands. This ...

Hornbills are among the most charismatic birds of the Indian subcontinent. forest architects, seed dispersers, cultural icons ...

A study based on 30 million field observations has identified that 178 wild bird species in India -- including teals, sarus cranes and greater flamingos -- need immediate attention. The State of India ...

Approximately 10 per cent of India’s total geographical area—totalling 3,19,675 sq. km—comprises low-elevation semi-arid Open ...

Every year on December 4, World Wildlife Conservation Day serves as a powerful reminder of the fragile balance that sustains ...

India, a land renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to four distinct species of bears, each adapted to unique habitats and facing its own set of challenges. These species—the Sloth Bear, Asiatic ...