Western Ghats

Karnataka’s rivers: The lifelines of South India

By Vignesh Kamath and H. S. Sudhira

The banks of the river Krishna, an iconic river in South India, is a sight to behold! As you gaze through its vastness, have you ever wondered how the river is, and since when it is flowing? Here is a trivia—the rivers that flow in Karnataka are, in fact, older than the mighty Himalayas!

PRiMER: Primer in Methods and Ecological Research

Primer in Methods and Ecological Research (PRiMER) is a certificate course offered by Gubbi Labs to provide experiential learning on how to pursue research in Ecology. An intensive programme is aimed at inspiring participants and impart essential skills to be an ecologist.
 
Ecology is a unified field in biology, which over the years has transcended boundaries of subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics and social sciences.

Uncovering the mystery of Microhyla sholigari using citizen engagement

The Western Ghats of India is known for its myriad diversity of amphibians. Frogs in particular have been hopping all over the place and one can find reports of new species being discovered almost on a monthly basis. As a case in point, over 100 species of frogs have been discovered from the Western Ghats in the last decade alone.

Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians of Western Ghats and Beyond

Amphibian population decline across the globe at an alarming rate has enthused researchers to probe for the cause. Habitat alteration including fragmentation, degradation, modification and rapid urbanization are considered to be key factors in such declines. In addition, fungal diseases, use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are also negatively influencing the amphibian population. It is still not clear how these causalities work, individually, collectively or synergistically?