Herpetofauna
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Russell’s Viper: Maligned and Misunderstood
The Russell’s viper is maligned for being one of India’s most venomous snakes. However, in reality, it is a shy serpent that is very reluctant to bite.
Video
Finding Philautus: Bush Frogs in the Western Ghats
A researcher’s journey through the mosaic of sholas and grasslands in the Upper Nilgiris of the Western Ghats to study its herpetofauna
Column
Wet and Wild: Herping in Meghalaya
With a forest cover of over seventy per cent, Meghalaya supports a rich diversity of reptiles and amphibians
Photo Story
Why We Need to Save Amboli from Ourselves
For years, Amboli was one of Western Ghats’ best keep secrets. But as tourism grows, there’s a need to be more mindful — of how we travel, and how that impacts all those who thrive in this sensitive habitat
Photo Story
Meet Spiny, the Only Herbivorous Lizard Species in India
How the spiny-tailed lizard copes with its habitat in the desert and its many predators
Species
Mapping Mysterious Reptiles in Misty Meghamalai
For four years, five researchers travelled through dense forests, waded through streams, risked attacks from leopards and enraged elephants to record the rich herpetofauna of Meghamalai, Tamil Nadu’s rain-soaked, misty mountain range
Wild Vault
Goodbye Toughie, the Tree Frog
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Hiking in the Western Ghats
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour