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November 20, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/11/new-king-cobra-study-makes-hissstory/ | New king cobra study makes hisss…tory
October 10, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/10/when-peoples-participation-propels-science/ | When people’s participation propels science
September 23, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/09/urban-explosion-land-use-changes-driving-forest-loss-in-himalayas-western-ghats/ | Urban expansion drives forest loss in India’s biodiversity hotspots
September 19, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/09/commentary-kerala-is-a-hotspot-within-a-hotspot/ | [Commentary] Kerala is a hotspot within a hotspot
July 15, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/07/explainer-how-does-habitat-fragmentation-impact-indias-biodiversity-hotspots/ | [Explainer] How does habitat fragmentation impact India’s biodiversity hotspots?
July 8, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/07/new-study-puts-spotlight-on-neglected-mammal-bird-pollinators/ | New study puts spotlight on neglected mammal, bird pollinators
June 25, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/06/civet-latrines-in-the-shade-puzzle-researchers/ | Civet latrines in the shade puzzle researchers
May 1, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/05/the-curious-case-of-a-frog-and-a-fungus/ | The curious case of a frog and a fungus
April 18, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/04/species-no-bar-langurs-forge-unusual-alliances-in-the-wild/ | Species no bar: Langurs forge unusual alliances in the wild
April 12, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/04/kyasanur-forest-disease-a-ticking-health-bomb-in-the-western-ghats/ | Kyasanur Forest Disease: A ticking health bomb in the Western Ghats
April 5, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/04/with-a-new-discovery-lizard-studies-gain-an-edge/ | With a new discovery, lizard studies get an edge
April 4, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/04/video-complexities-of-siting-a-windfarm-in-the-western-ghats/ | [Video] Complexities of siting a windfarm in the Western Ghats
February 29, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/02/restoring-native-shola-trees-under-the-shade-of-the-exotic-acacia/ | Study finds potential to restore native shola trees under the shade of the exotic Acacia
February 6, 2024 | https://india.mongabay.com/2024/02/indrella-ampullas-genetic-tapestry-unveils-colour-morphs-isolated-across-the-palghat-gap/ | Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
November 30, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/11/genetic-insights-of-the-kempholey-night-frog-offer-better-conservation-strategies/ | Genetic insights of the Kempholey night frog offer better conservation strategies
October 30, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/10/book-review-pioneer-ecologist-madhav-gadgil-on-his-life-spent-in-and-for-indias-biodiversity/ | [Book Review] Pioneer ecologist Madhav Gadgil on his life spent in, and for, India’s biodiversity
October 6, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/10/book-review-a-walk-down-the-nilgiri-hills/ | [Book Review] A walk down the Nilgiri hills
September 5, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/09/green-pilgrimage-model-balances-faith-and-conservation/ | Green pilgrimage model balances faith and conservation
August 15, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/08/commentary-why-are-evolutionary-scientists-studying-the-crawlies/ | [Commentary] Why are evolutionary scientists studying the crawlies?
August 14, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/08/studies-reveal-impact-of-land-use-on-species-diversity-in-rock-outcrops/ | Studies reveal impact of land use on species diversity in rock outcrops
June 6, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/06/habitat-loss-due-to-tourism-in-the-western-ghats-pushes-endangered-frogs-to-the-edge/ | Habitat loss due to tourism in the Western Ghats pushes endangered frogs to the edge
March 17, 2023 | https://india.mongabay.com/2023/03/habitat-preservation-in-the-western-ghats-can-help-enhance-biodiversity-in-the-hotspot/ | Habitat preservation in the Western Ghats can help enhance biodiversity in the hotspot
December 21, 2022 | https://india.mongabay.com/2022/12/interview-forests-in-the-sky-atree-scientist-soubadra-devy-on-studying-tree-canopies-in-india/ | [Interview] Forests in the sky: ATREE scientist Soubadra Devy on studying tree canopies in India
November 29, 2022 | https://india.mongabay.com/2022/11/adivasi-honey-harvesters-demand-forest-control-and-criticise-unfriendly-conservation-measures/ | Adivasi honey harvesters demand forest control and criticise ‘unfriendly’ conservation measures
September 20, 2022 | https://india.mongabay.com/2022/09/explainer-woody-climbers-lianas-embody-the-inter-connectedness-of-a-forest/ | [Explainer] Woody climbers, lianas, embody the inter-connectedness of a forest
March 8, 2022 | https://india.mongabay.com/2022/03/indian-grasslands-hold-a-treasure-trove-of-endemic-plants/ | Indian grasslands hold a treasure trove of endemic plants
February 21, 2022 | https://india.mongabay.com/2022/02/a-call-for-help-from-the-western-ghats/ | A call for help from the Western Ghats
December 15, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/12/climate-mitigation-should-not-come-at-cost-of-biodiversity-conservation-warns-tropical-savanna-ecologist/ | Climate mitigation should not come at cost of biodiversity conservation, warns tropical savannah ecologist
October 26, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/10/jackie-chan-balerion-and-smaug-inspire-names-of-gecko-species-described-from-western-ghats/ | Jackie Chan, Balerion and Smaug inspire names of gecko species described from Western Ghats
October 19, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/10/human-disturbance-alters-parasite-communities-increases-infectious-disease-study/ | Human disturbance alters parasite communities, increases infectious disease: study
September 10, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/09/lower-species-richness-in-deforested-landscapes-tied-to-high-kyasanur-forest-disease-risk-study/ | Lower species richness in deforested landscapes tied to high Kyasanur forest disease risk: study
July 1, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/07/148-zebra-loaches-exported-per-day-from-western-ghats-to-feed-global-pet-trade/ | 148 zebra loaches exported per day from Western Ghats to feed global pet trade
May 19, 2021 | https://india.mongabay.com/2021/05/checking-spread-of-invasive-alien-fish-as-india-faces-climate-extremes/ | Checking spread of invasive alien fish as India faces climate extremes
December 28, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/12/how-indias-third-longest-road-tunnel-project-could-destabilise-a-crucial-portion-of-western-ghats/ | How India’s third longest road tunnel project could destabilise a crucial portion of Western Ghats
November 30, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/small-mammals-of-the-western-ghats-need-more-attention/ | Small and lesser studied mammals of the Western Ghats need more attention
November 12, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/over-1800-rainforest-trees-to-be-axed-to-for-hydropower-project-near-athirapilly-dam/ | Over 1,800 rainforest trees to be axed for hydropower project near proposed Athirapilly dam
November 5, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/commentary-life-of-chow-a-lockdown-story/ | [Commentary] Life of chow: a lockdown story
November 3, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/11/is-the-sillahalla-hydroelectric-project-an-environmental-disaster-in-the-making-in-the-nilgiris/ | Concerns over Sillahalla hydroelectric project coming up in the ecosensitive Nilgiris
October 27, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/10/frog-discovered-in-the-eastern-ghats-also-found-in-the-western-ghats-more-than-1000-km-away/ | Frog discovered in the Eastern Ghats also found in the Western Ghats, more than 1000 km away
September 23, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/09/a-district-collector-in-the-nilgiris-says-environment-before-development/ | Nilgiris district collector says, environment before development
September 16, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/09/present-versus-past-environmental-threats-can-destroy-edakkal-caves-with-their-stone-age-carvings/ | Present versus past: Environmental threats can destroy Edakkal caves and their Stone Age carvings
September 15, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/09/conserving-high-elevation-shola-grasslands-crucial-for-the-endemic-nilgiri-pipit/ | Conserving high elevation shola-grasslands crucial for the endemic Nilgiri pipit
July 21, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/07/mapping-human-elephant-conflict-hotspots-from-compensation-records/ | Mapping human-elephant conflict hotspots from compensation records
June 30, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/06/linear-infrastructure-severely-affects-large-forest-patches-in-india-finds-study/ | Linear infrastructure severely affects large forest patches in India, finds study
June 16, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/06/controversy-returns-to-athirappilly-as-kerala-government-reactivates-the-hydel-project-proposal/ | Controversy returns to Athirappilly as Kerala government reactivates the hydel project proposal
May 26, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/05/conserving-the-toda-buffalo-before-it-is-too-late/ | Conserving the Toda buffalo before it is too late
May 25, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/05/natural-biodiverse-forests-more-reliable-at-fighting-climate-change-than-plantations/ | Natural, biodiverse forests more reliable at fighting climate change than plantations
May 12, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/05/logging-poses-a-threat-to-the-arboreal-travancore-flying-squirrel/ | Logging poses a threat to the arboreal Travancore flying squirrel
May 6, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/05/karnataka-government-okays-rail-line-in-the-western-ghats/ | Karnataka government okays rail line in the Western Ghats
April 20, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/04/a-new-species-of-wood-snake-emerges-in-the-western-ghats-mottled-in-grey-brown/ | A new species of wood snake emerges in the Western Ghats, mottled in grey-brown
March 23, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/03/could-tribal-honey-hunters-help-save-the-bees-and-improve-our-food-security/ | Could tribal honey hunters help save the bees and improve our food security?
March 13, 2020 | https://india.mongabay.com/2020/03/a-new-addition-to-the-walkerana-genus/ | A new addition to the Walkerana genus
December 16, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/12/a-community-rallies-around-hornbill-habitat-to-aid-conservation/ | A community rallies around hornbill habitat to aid conservation
November 4, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/11/new-species-remain-hidden-in-the-myristica-swamps-of-the-western-ghats/ | New species remain hidden in the myristica swamps of the Western Ghats
October 23, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/10/hills-of-peril-southwest-monsoon-inflicts-severe-damage-in-the-nilgiris/ | Hills of peril: Southwest monsoon inflicts severe damage in the Nilgiris
October 2, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/10/coonoor-citizens-and-officials-clean-the-streams-and-river-in-the-hill-town/ | Coonoor citizens and officials clean the streams and river in the hill town
September 24, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/09/elephants-in-the-estate/ | Elephants in the estate: Humans and elephants tussle for space in Kodagu
September 12, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/09/what-shola-sky-islands-say-about-diseases-in-wild-birds/ | What shola sky islands say about diseases in wild birds
September 4, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/09/an-agroforestry-scientists-notes-on-kodagu-coffee-and-climate-change/ | An agroforestry scientist’s notes on Kodagu, coffee and climate change
August 28, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/08/in-the-western-ghats-ridges-it-is-ice-that-keeps-the-shola-grasslands-intact/ | In the Western Ghats ridges it is ice that keeps the shola-grasslands intact
August 27, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/08/commentary-is-climate-change-the-only-reason-for-flooding-in-the-western-ghats/ | [Commentary] Is climate change the only reason for flooding in the Western Ghats?
August 13, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/08/as-floods-repeat-this-year-in-kerala-experts-point-to-climate-change/ | As floods repeat this year in Kerala, experts point to climate change
July 30, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/07/book-review-a-much-needed-voice-for-the-nilgiris/ | [Book review] A much-needed voice for the Nilgiris
July 1, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/07/kfd-to-find-out-monkey-fevers-next-destination-scientists-follow-the-ticks-that-transport-it/ | To find out monkey fever’s next destination, scientists follow the ticks that carry it
June 27, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/06/parthenium-could-take-over-large-parts-of-india-under-current-climate-change/ | Parthenium could take over large parts of India under current climate change
June 26, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/06/sos-call-for-the-tiger-of-kaveri-hump-backed-mahseer/ | An SOS call for the ‘Tiger of Kaveri’
June 20, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/06/when-and-from-where-did-black-pepper-come-to-india/ | When and from where did black pepper come to India?
June 14, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/06/old-veerappan-lair-set-to-be-a-tiger-den/ | Old Veerappan lair set to be a tiger den
May 16, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/05/when-the-grass-was-green-todas-of-the-nilgiris-long-for-their-lost-grasslands/ | When the grass was green: Todas of the Nilgiris long for their lost grasslands
May 6, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/05/increasing-dry-season-fires-in-kerala-spotlight-debate-around-man-made-fires/ | Increasing dry season fires in Kerala spotlight debate around man-made fires
May 3, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/05/the-barking-deer-enigma/ | The barking deer enigma
April 5, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/04/terrain-roughness-and-human-disturbance-affects-tiger-dispersal-in-the-western-ghats-and-central-india/ | Terrain roughness and human disturbance affects tiger dispersal in the Western Ghats and Central India
March 28, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/03/will-dhole-packs-continue-roaming-the-forests-of-the-western-ghats/ | Will dhole packs continue roaming the forests of the Western Ghats?
March 18, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/03/new-frog-species-discovered-in-biodiversity-rich-western-ghats/ | New frog species discovered in biodiversity-rich Western Ghats
March 4, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/03/did-you-ever-think-that-tree-plantation-drives-could-threaten-an-ecosystem/ | Did you ever think that tree plantation drives could threaten an ecosystem?
February 28, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/02/it-is-all-about-encroachment-in-the-hills-of-munnar/ | It is all about encroachment in the hills of Munnar
February 22, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/02/study-links-declining-native-vegetation-to-water-stress-in-kali-basin/ | Study links declining native vegetation to water stress in Kali basin
February 20, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/02/a-mysterious-new-frog-species-with-hidden-spots-and-an-insect-like-call/ | A ‘mysterious’ new frog species with hidden spots and an insect-like call
February 13, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/02/the-grizzled-giant-squirrel-struggles-to-survive-in-the-face-of-habitat-loss/ | The grizzled giant squirrel struggles to survive in the face of habitat loss
February 11, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/02/coonoor-citizens-join-hands-to-conserve-wetlands-and-waterways/ | Coonoor citizens join hands to conserve wetlands and waterways
January 21, 2019 | https://india.mongabay.com/2019/01/changing-monsoonal-rainfall-patterns-in-the-western-ghats/ | Changing monsoonal rainfall patterns over the Western Ghats
December 27, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/12/not-all-that-green-wind-farms-have-a-cascading-effect-on-local-wildlife/ | Not all that green? Wind farms have a cascading effect on local wildlife
December 18, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/12/tussles-between-plants-and-their-enemies-drive-forest-fragment-diversity/ | Tussles between plants and their enemies drive forest fragment diversity
October 30, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/10/saving-the-hornbill-with-crowdsourced-data/ | Saving the hornbill with crowdsourced data
October 26, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/10/photo-feature-meet-the-new-species-of-dragon-lizards-from-the-western-ghats/ | [Photo-feature] Meet the new species of dragon lizards from the Western Ghats
October 17, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/10/commentary-hot-and-dry-what-plants-do-when-pushed-to-their-very-limits/ | [Commentary] Hot and dry: What plants do when pushed to their very limits
October 17, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/10/when-drought-and-extreme-heat-strike-forests-at-the-same-time/ | When drought and extreme heat strike forests at the same time
September 25, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/09/switching-to-lpg-for-habitat-recovery-and-wildlife-conservation/ | Switching to LPG for habitat recovery and wildlife conservation
September 20, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/09/decline-in-forest-fires-in-nilgiri-biosphere-reserve-indicates-management-effectiveness/ | Decline in forest fires in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve indicates management effectiveness
September 10, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/09/rainforest-coffee-better-for-taste-and-biodiversity-but-needs-policy-support-for-farmers-income/ | Rainforest coffee better for taste and biodiversity, but needs policy support for farmers’ income
September 7, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/09/respecting-the-environment-crucial-to-rebuild-a-safe-kodagu/ | Respecting the environment crucial to rebuild a safe Kodagu
August 14, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/08/a-tiny-new-fish-discovered-in-a-secluded-stream-in-the-western-ghats/ | A tiny new fish discovered in a secluded stream in the Western Ghats
August 7, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/08/climate-change-could-threaten-the-habitat-of-the-endangered-nilgiri-tahr/ | Climate change could threaten the habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr
July 31, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/07/trust-the-gut-rat-bellies-hold-answers-to-their-survival-in-human-habitats/ | Trust the gut: Rat bellies hold answers to their survival in human habitats
July 25, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/07/killer-skin-fungus-mapped-in-all-frog-hotspots-in-india/ | Killer skin fungus mapped in all frog hotspots in India
July 12, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/07/once-in-a-blue-bloom-keralas-famed-neelakurinji-set-for-rare-mass-bloom/ | Once in a blue bloom: Kerala’s famed Neelakurinji set for rare mass bloom
July 9, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/07/elephants-can-adapt-to-human-habitation-but-sirens-stress-them-out/ | Elephants can adapt to human habitation, but sirens stress them out
July 5, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/07/scientists-describe-new-species-of-shieldtail-snakes-found-in-anaikatti-hills/ | Scientists describe new species of shieldtail snakes found in Anaikatti hills
June 28, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/06/are-small-hydropower-projects-fish-friendly/ | Are small hydropower projects fish friendly?
June 20, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/06/roads-reduce-conservation-effectiveness-of-protected-areas-in-the-western-ghats/ | Roads reduce conservation effectiveness of protected areas in the Western Ghats
June 11, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/06/interview-inter-disciplinary-research-was-lonely-in-the-early-years-bawa/ | [Interview] Inter-disciplinary research was lonely in the early years: Bawa
April 24, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/04/naraikadu-where-citizens-conserved-a-forest-for-100-years/ | Naraikadu: Where citizens conserved a forest for 100 years
April 13, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/04/this-draft-national-forest-policy-too-gives-short-shrift-to-grasslands/ | This draft national forest policy too gives short shrift to grasslands
April 10, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/04/getting-to-know-the-nilgiri-marten-a-rare-small-mammal-from-the-western-ghats/ | Getting to know the Nilgiri Marten, a rare small mammal from the Western Ghats
February 26, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/02/uncertainty-continues-in-goa-over-mining-judgment/ | Uncertainty continues in Goa over mining judgment
February 20, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/02/palani-hills-where-have-the-grasslands-gone/ | Palani Hills: Where have the grasslands gone?
February 1, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/02/silent-valley-a-controversy-that-focused-global-attention-on-a-rainforest-40-years-ago/ | Silent Valley: A controversy that focused global attention on a rainforest 40 years ago
January 3, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/01/father-bamboo-bush-frogs-are-sole-caregivers-protect-young-from-cannibals/ | Father bamboo bush frogs are sole caregivers, protect young from cannibals
January 1, 2018 | https://india.mongabay.com/2018/01/let-the-jumbos-pass-avoiding-elephant-and-human-deaths-around-coimbatore/ | Let the jumbos pass: Avoiding elephant and human deaths around Coimbatore
December 28, 2017 | https://india.mongabay.com/2017/12/three-rattan-species-in-the-western-ghats-are-endangered/ | Three rattan species in the Western Ghats are endangered
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