The Malabar Tree Toad is a rare, arboreal amphibian endemic to the Western Ghats. Recently proposed as Karnataka's state frog, it faces threats from habitat loss and climate change, prompting citizen-science conservation efforts to protect this fragile species.
Click to View MoreApis cerana, the Asiatic honey bee, is a native South Asian pollinator. It forms highly organized, multi-comb colonies in tree hollows. Resilient to local pests and predators, this gentle bee plays a critical role in sustaining regional biodiversity and agricultural ecosystems.
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