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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 |2023-09-17T20:14:04+05:30September 10, 2023|Featured, Herp Survey, News|Comments Off on Researchers Illuminate the Ecological Wealth of South Wayanad

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. [...]

By |2023-09-17T20:14:14+05:30August 2, 2023|Featured, Herp Survey, News|Comments Off on Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Breaks New Ground with Comprehensive Amphibian and Reptile Survey

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 areas, this is [...]

By |2023-09-17T20:10:24+05:30October 4, 2022|Herp Survey, News|Comments Off on Herpetofaunal Survey of Trivandrum Division completed with recording of 67 amphibian and 81 reptile species

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 better photography skills [...]

By |2023-05-07T14:10:55+05:30September 19, 2022|News|Comments Off on Photography workshop conducted for field biologists at Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

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 the time, some [...]

By |2022-10-03T18:57:50+05:30August 26, 2022|News|Comments Off on International Bat Night 2022 – Importance and basics about bats

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 are known from [...]

By |2022-08-26T09:46:17+05:30August 25, 2022|News|Comments Off on A New Species of Cyrtodactylus (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from Agasthyamalai, the southern Western Ghats

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 groups, we still [...]

By |2022-08-17T14:29:17+05:30August 13, 2022|News|Comments Off on World Lizard Day – An introduction to lizards

World Elephant Day 2022: Importance and information on elephants

First Prize: Rs 10,000 Second Prize Rs 5,000 Upto 5 special mentions Rs 1000 each On Elephants on World Elephant Day, Cine Artist Ramu Padikkal interviewing Dr PS Easa(Malayalam) Watch the video to know more about elephants [...]

By |2022-09-26T19:01:55+05:30August 10, 2022|News|Comments Off on World Elephant Day 2022: Importance and information on elephants
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