The discovery of Eechathalakenda incognita in Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve resolves a 70-year taxonomic puzzle. It highlights the Western Ghats' extreme endemism and ecological importance, while underscoring urgent conservation needs against habitat fragmentation and climate change.
Click to View MoreScientists recently discovered Humboldtia nairiana, a brand-new evergreen tree species located in Kerala's Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. Endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, this Data Deficient species highlights the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats
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