Indian Violet Tarantula: Discover India’s rare, shimmering spider hidden in the Western Ghats with its appearance, diet and more

The Indian Violet Tarantula, native to the Western Ghats, is a striking arachnid known for its shimmering violet-blue legs ...

Researchers discover new species of spider in a Chikkamagaluru village, name it after ‘Malenadu’

A team of researchers exploring biodiversity in the Western Ghats has discovered a new species of spider belonging to pilia, a genus of jumping spiders, at Madhugundi village in Mudigere taluk of ...
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Hairy snail with intricate shell is a new species from India’s mountain forests

The new species was discovered in a semi-evergreen forest in Maharashtra, India, according to researchers. Bhosale, H. S., Patil, S. R., & Pawar, S. S. (2025). Journal of Conchology Scientists in the ...

Udupi, now home to hornbills

UDUPI: Malabar pied hornbills, endemic to the Western Ghats, are now being spotted frequently in Udupi city and its outskirts ...

Hornbill Conservation Initiative Launched in Tamil Nadu to Combat Habitat Loss

Hornbill decline in the Western Ghats was initially blamed on poaching but later research revealed habitat loss due to deforestation as the primary cause. A new initiative in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai ...