Herpetofaunal Survey in South Wayanad

  • A comprehensive herpetofaunal survey concluded in the South Wayanad Forest Division, revealing the presence of 67 reptile species and 59 amphibian species, marking a significant contribution to the understanding of the region's biodiversity.
  • Notably, this survey led to the discovery of four amphibian and three reptile species that had not been previously documented in the forest division.
  • An interesting find was the sighting of the Naked Dancing Frog, previously believed to be restricted to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Among the 67 reptile species encountered, 21 are exclusive to the Western Ghats, underscoring the region's ecological importance.
  • The presence of species ....
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