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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, [...]

By |2023-09-23T20:41:10+05:30September 23, 2023|Featured, Herp Survey|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-09-20T13:40:36+05:30September 20, 2023|Science News|0 Comments

Indian grey mongoose

The Indian grey mongoose is a species of small carnivorous mammal found in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It has a grey-brown fur with a lighter-colored throat, and a long, bushy tail.The Indian grey mongoose is a solitary [...]

By |2023-05-09T23:59:15+05:30May 9, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Indian grey mongoose

Cyrtodactylus chengodumalaensis

The Chengodumala or Coastal Kerala Geckoella is endemic to low hills and coastal forest in northern Kerala and is known from scattered localities spanning a maximum of 120 km distance in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts.Chengodumala is a midland hillock [...]

By |2023-05-11T00:34:33+05:30May 9, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cyrtodactylus chengodumalaensis
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