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Sandhya Sekar
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How researchers discovered a mysterious new frog species in the Western Ghats
The narrow-mouthed frog has a distinct insect-like call and its closest relative is over 2,000 km away in Southeast Asia.
Sandhya Sekar
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Small wonder: Biologist discovers a blood-red, snake-like fish in Meghalaya
The swamp eel species is different from others in the North East and is more closely related to those found in Kerala.
Sandhya Sekar
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Photos of the new species of dragon lizards discovered in the Western Ghats
Two new genera of lizards were found after extensive field surveys.
Sandhya Sekar
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What Rajasthan’s right to health law promises – and where it falls short
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UP man who rescued sarus crane booked under Wildlife Protection Act
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Opinion: Nandita Das’s ‘Zwigato’ is luminous in its humanism
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How concurrent drought and extreme heat events are ravaging India’s forests
And such ‘double whammy’ events are only becoming more frequent.
Sandhya Sekar
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Macaques in Bandipur have learnt how to beg visitors for food, say researchers
While adults threaten visitors or snatch food, young macaques make eye contact and extend their hand in a ‘begging’ gesture.
Sandhya Sekar