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

· Feb 23, 2019 · 08:30 pm

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

· Nov 10, 2018 · 01:30 pm

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

· Oct 29, 2018 · 01:30 pm

How concurrent drought and extreme heat events are ravaging India’s forests

And such ‘double whammy’ events are only becoming more frequent.

Sandhya Sekar

· Oct 21, 2018 · 07:30 pm

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

· May 16, 2018 · 01:30 pm