Ranipuram Revealed: 45 Reptiles and 53 Amphibians are found during the survey
RAJAPURAM - The biodiversity of Ranipuram has been thrust into the limelight following a comprehensive survey that uncovered about 100 rare species of reptiles and amphibians. Orchestrated by a trifecta of organizations—the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, the Ranipuram Vanasamrakshana Samithy, and the Aranyakam Nature Foundation—this effort marks a monumental stride in understanding the unique herpetofauna of the [...]
Researchers Illuminate the Ecological Wealth of South Wayanad
SOUTH WAYANAD — A pioneering amphibian and reptile census has just culminated in the South Wayanad Forest Division, revealing an astonishing array of biodiversity. The expedition spanned from September 1-5, meticulously covering 296 square kilometers across 17 specialized camps. Spearheaded by the Kerala Forest Department, the South Wayanad Forest Development Agency, and the Aranyakam Nature Foundation, it [...]
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Breaks New Ground with Comprehensive Amphibian and Reptile Survey
An ambitious, ground-breaking survey encompassing both amphibians and reptiles has just been successfully completed at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. This pioneering endeavor was made possible through the collaboration of a diverse team of over 100 researchers, students, naturalists, and forest guards. Unlike previous studies that exclusively targeted amphibians, this survey represents a first in the comprehensive assessment of [...]
വൈൽഡ് മലപ്പുറം : ചിത്ര പ്രദർശനം
വന്യജീവി ചിത്രപ്രദർശനം മെയ് 11 മുതൽ 14 വരെ പ്രവേശനം രാവിലെ 10 മുതൽ വൈകുന്നേരം 6 മണി വരെ കേരള ലളിതകലാ അക്കാദമി ആർട്ട് ഗ്യാലറി, കോട്ടക്കുന്ന്, മലപ്പുറം പ്രവേശന ഫീസ് ഇല്ല വൈവിധ്യമാർന്ന ആവാസവ്യവസ്ഥകൾ കൊണ്ട് സമ്പന്നമാണ് മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലയിലെ പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ, ഈ വൈവിധ്യം വന്യജീവികളിലും പ്രതിഫലിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. മലപ്പുറത്തിന്റെ ജൈവവൈവിധ്യ സമ്പന്നത ജനങ്ങളിലേക്ക് എത്തിക്കുവാനുള്ള ശ്രമത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമായി ആരണ്യകം നേച്ചർ ഫൗണ്ടേഷൻ ഒരു ഫോട്ടോ പ്രദർശനം നടത്തുകയാണ്. ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫർമാർ, [...]
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SNAKES AND LIZARDS OF THE SKY ISLANDS OF THE WESTERN GHATS(Free PDF)
This book is a preliminary summary of some aspects of our research and fieldwork in the southern Western Ghats over the past few decades. National Geographic Explorer project provided support for field surveys to document the diversity and compile this field guide. Add to the cart and checkout to download your FREE copy of the book.
Ranipuram Revealed: 45 Reptiles and 53 Amphibians are found during the survey
RAJAPURAM - The biodiversity of Ranipuram has been thrust into the limelight following a comprehensive survey that uncovered about 100 rare species of reptiles and amphibians. Orchestrated by a trifecta of organizations—the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, the Ranipuram Vanasamrakshana Samithy, and the Aranyakam Nature Foundation—this effort marks a [...]
Elephants and People – World Elephant Day Photography Contest
Results Theme: Elephants and People No Entry Fee Elephants have been a part of our culture, and we have lived in harmony with wildlife, especially elephants, for centuries. However, the situation has come where elephants are being threatened due to habitat loss and [...]
World Elephant Day Photography Competition Results
Wold Elephant Day Photography Competition Theme: Elephants and People First Prize Death Trap I clicked this image from Buxa tiger reserve , one day afternoon i went to buxa forest for taking some bird image ,suddenly i saw an Elephant [...]
National Wildlife Week 2022 Quiz: Protected Areas of India
National Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country to create awareness about the importance of wildlife and its conservation. We are presenting a series of quizzes to enhance the understanding in the wildlife conservation. This quiz is about protected areas in India. This quiz contain 30 questions and 10 [...]
National Wildlife Week 2022 – Insect Quiz
National Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country to create awareness about the importance of wildlife and its conservation. We are presenting a series of quizzes to enhance the understanding in the wildlife conservation. This quiz is about tiny wildlife around us. This quiz contain 30 questions and 10 [...]
National Wildlife Week Quiz: കേരളത്തിലെ സംരക്ഷിത പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ
ദേശീയ വന്യജീവി വാരാഘോഷത്തോട് അനുബന്ധിച്ചു ആരണ്യകം നേച്ചർ ഫൗണ്ടേഷൻ നിങ്ങൾക്കായി കേരളത്തിലെ കേരളത്തിലെ സംരക്ഷിത പ്രദേശങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ക്വിസ്സ് മത്സരം അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ക്വിസ്സിൽ പങ്കെടുക്കുക അറിവ് നേടുക.
National Wildlife Week 2022 – Wildlife Quiz
National Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country to create awareness about the importance of wildlife and its conservation. We are presenting a series of quizzes to enhance the understanding in the wildlife conservation. The first quiz is about the wildlife itself, please have an attempt. This quiz [...]
International Day of Forests Webinar: Conservation Importance of Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is an enchanting vista with steep mountains, undulating hills and valleys spreading over Thodupuzha and Peermedu taluks of Idukki district in Kerala. It lies along the Idukki dam reservoir and is isolated from the main tract of high range forests. The sanctuary is home to [...]
Webinar: Snake rescue scientific methods and current practices
Snakes may be venomous or non-venomous. The venomous snakes use the venom to catch and digest their prey as well as to protect themselves from predators. The fear of these venomous snakes leads to the immediate removal of snakes from human habitations even before they are identified [...]
Life of Ants – കുഞ്ഞനുറുമ്പുകളുടെ വലിയലോകം – Dr. Kalesh Sadasivan
Wildlife Talks Life of Ants – കുഞ്ഞനുറുമ്പുകളുടെ വലിയലോകം Dr. Kalesh Sadasivan Dr. Kalesh Sadasivan, a member of the Ants Research Group at Travancore Nature History Society(TNHS) and one of the founders of TNHS. Dr. Kalesh did extensive studies of ants in the Western Ghats and published the checklist [...]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2021
CARING FOR A LANDSCAPE: Ecological Restoration For BiodiversityAbout speaker:Dr. T. R. Shankar Raman is a writer and wildlife scientist with the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysore, interested in the ecology and conservation of tropical forests and wildlife, especially in the Western Ghats. He is based at the field research station [...]
Ranipuram Revealed: 45 Reptiles and 53 Amphibians are found during the survey
RAJAPURAM - The biodiversity of Ranipuram has been thrust into the limelight following a comprehensive survey that uncovered about 100 rare species of reptiles and amphibians. Orchestrated by a trifecta of organizations—the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, the Ranipuram Vanasamrakshana Samithy, [...]
Researchers Illuminate the Ecological Wealth of South Wayanad
SOUTH WAYANAD — A pioneering amphibian and reptile census has just culminated in the South Wayanad Forest Division, revealing an astonishing array of biodiversity. The expedition spanned from September 1-5, meticulously covering 296 square kilometers across 17 specialized camps. Spearheaded [...]
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Breaks New Ground with Comprehensive Amphibian and Reptile Survey
An ambitious, ground-breaking survey encompassing both amphibians and reptiles has just been successfully completed at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. This pioneering endeavor was made possible through the collaboration of a diverse team of over 100 researchers, students, naturalists, and forest guards. [...]
വൈൽഡ് മലപ്പുറം : ചിത്ര പ്രദർശനം
വന്യജീവി ചിത്രപ്രദർശനം മെയ് 11 മുതൽ 14 വരെ പ്രവേശനം രാവിലെ 10 മുതൽ വൈകുന്നേരം 6 മണി വരെ കേരള ലളിതകലാ അക്കാദമി ആർട്ട് ഗ്യാലറി, കോട്ടക്കുന്ന്, മലപ്പുറം പ്രവേശന ഫീസ് ഇല്ല വൈവിധ്യമാർന്ന ആവാസവ്യവസ്ഥകൾ കൊണ്ട് സമ്പന്നമാണ് മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലയിലെ പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ, ഈ വൈവിധ്യം [...]
Science News
A Tribute in Microscopic Dimensions: New Marine Tardigrade Named After Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
In the sun-soaked waters off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, researchers from the Cochin University of Science and Technology have made a minuscule discovery with a monumental tribute. A newly identified species of marine tardigrade has been named in honour of [...]
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SNAKES AND LIZARDS OF THE SKY ISLANDS OF THE WESTERN GHATS(Free PDF)
This book is a preliminary summary of some aspects of our research and fieldwork in the southern Western Ghats over the past few decades. National Geographic Explorer project provided support for field surveys to document the diversity and compile this field guide. Add to the cart and checkout to download your FREE copy of the book.
World Elephant Day Photography Competition Results
Wold Elephant Day Photography Competition Theme: Elephants and People First Prize Death Trap I clicked this image from Buxa tiger reserve , one day afternoon i went to buxa [...]
Herpetofaunal Survey of Trivandrum Division completed with recording of 67 amphibian and 81 reptile species
The survey of herpetofauna(amphibians and reptiles) has been completed in protected areas under Trivandrum Wildlife Division, including Neyyar, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Agasthyavanam Biological Park. Though surveys have previously been conducted separately in each of these protected [...]
Photography workshop conducted for field biologists at Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Aranyakam Nature Foundation conducted a photography workshop for field biologists in collaboration with Idukki Wildlife Division at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkad from 16 to 18 September 2022. The workshop aimed to equip field biologists with [...]
International Bat Night 2022 – Importance and basics about bats
You might be familiar with an evening sky, colored beautifully with a tint of orange, red, and purple shades. When we look at it, we see silhouettes of hundreds of bats coming from nowhere. But most of [...]
A New Species of Cyrtodactylus (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from Agasthyamalai, the southern Western Ghats
Researchers have discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko from Cyrtodactylus aravindi the Agasthyamalai hills in Western Ghats. Bent-toed geckos are found across the south and southeast Asia with 330 species and about 42 species [...]
World Lizard Day – An introduction to lizards
A fun day to learn more about, teach the general public and celebrate the fascinating world of lizards, World Lizard Day is celebrated on the 14th of August every year. Despite being one of the most diverse [...]
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About Us
Aranyakam Nature Foundation is a group of individuals driven from diverse
areas of life bound together by our love for nature. Our strength is derived from
the knowledge we bring from different backgrounds and we strive continuously
to gift a better world to the next generation.
Our vision
A land that is rich in biodiversity.
Our mission
To spread our love for everything in the wild and in the process creates a
community aware of the natural treasures that have been bequeathed to us.
Our Motto
To empower the people by identifying the lacunae in our collective knowledge
on biodiversity and systematically filling these and using these data to work
towards conservation.