India’s Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, is home to many endemic and endangered species of amphibians, some of which are new to science and others suspected of lying in wait of discovery.

A detailed assessment warns that most of Karnataka’s Western Ghats face high landslide risk, urging tighter monitoring and a ...

The Western Ghats are much more than just mountains, being the length of the green spine which winds down the western coast of India. They define the climate, contain ancient forests, house endangered ...

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From snow-draped Himalayan trails to misty paths in the Western Ghats, these are India’s most breathtaking trekking destinations for 2026. India offers diverse trekking destinations for all levels in ...

Scientists found a venomous 10-foot-long snake in the hills of Karnataka and discovered a new species: the Western Ghats king cobra. Photo from Arun Yokesh via Unsplash In the forested hills of ...

Madhav Gadgil, the scientist behind the landmark Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) report and one of India’s ...