When a Filmmaker-Duo Caught a "Silent" Salamander Speaking
VideoUpdated : Apr 28, 2022
The Himalayan salamander was thought to be a silent species, until filmmakers, Ajay and Vijay Bedi accidentally recorded it calling during one of their shoots. The Bedi brothers take us on a quest to uncover the secrets of the recently-discovered amphibian and talk about how the chance recording led to scientific discovery.
Film by: Vijay Bedi and Ajay Bedi
The Himalayan salamander was thought to be a silent species, until filmmakers, Ajay and Vijay Bedi accidentally recorded it calling during one of their shoots. The Bedi brothers take us on a quest to uncover the secrets of the recently-discovered amphibian and talk about how the chance recording led to scientific discovery.
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About the contributors
Ajay Bedi
Filmmakers Ajay and Vijay Bedi have spent over a decade documenting lesser-known species in habitats across the country. They believe in spreading awareness & working with policymakers & researchers.
Vijay Bedi
Emmy-nominated Vijay Bedi is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, who has also won the national award for several films including The Secret Life of Frogs and The Stork Saviours.