Though it covers less than 6% of the land area of India, the Western Ghats contain more than 30% of all species of plant, fish, reptile, amphibian, bird and mammal found in the whole country. It has ...
Other popular mammals found in the Western Ghats are tiger, sloth bear, leopard, wild boars, sambar, black panther, Great Indian Hornbill. Of the 508 species of birds found in the Western Ghats ...
The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... elephants, and exotic birds. The forested landscapes also house rare plants, making it a paradise for ecologists and nature enthusiasts ...
Four in 10 species inhabiting inland water ecosystems in the Western Ghats face the threat of extinction, conservation scientists said on Wednesday after a worldwide assessment covering habitats ...