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Back from the brink of extinction, Chilean frogs begin journey home

The frogs were on the verge of extinction in 2019 after water extraction from mining, agriculture and development, exacerbated by climate change, decimated their habitat.

20 October 2024, 11:24 IST

Back from the brink of extinction, Chilean frogs begin journey home

Back from the brink of extinction, Chilean frogs begin journey home

Back from the brink of extinction, Chilean frogs begin journey home

20 October 2024, 11:24 IST

Amphibians to watch in Bisle Ghat

Ramya Coushik documents the coming together of scientists and citizens at Hassan's Bisle Ghat to learn about the life and behaviour of frogs

01 August 2024, 01:07 IST

Amphibians to watch in Bisle Ghat

Amphibians to watch in Bisle Ghat

Amphibians to watch in Bisle Ghat

01 August 2024, 01:07 IST

Andaman forests hatch a unique frog tale

Found in 1998, the Charles Darwin’s frog – scientifically named Minervarya charlesdarwini – is a ground dwelling species that lives on the forest floor. During monsoon, when rain water is accumulated inside tree cavities, the frogs start breeding.

29 July 2024, 01:40 IST

Andaman forests hatch a unique frog tale

Andaman forests hatch a unique frog tale

Andaman forests hatch a unique frog tale

29 July 2024, 01:40 IST

Eye for detail: Frog iris patterns could be linked to social behaviour

Following an examination of iris patterns in 960 frog species across 47 families, K S Seshadri, S Gangothri, and Maria Thaker noted that, surprisingly, irises were not correlated with where a frog lived or when it was active (nocturnal or diurnal).

04 March 2024, 14:15 IST

Eye for detail: Frog iris patterns could be linked to social behaviour

Eye for detail: Frog iris patterns could be linked to social behaviour

Eye for detail: Frog iris patterns could be linked to social behaviour

04 March 2024, 14:15 IST

Missing hiss, absent croaks: Monsoon in K'taka forests

Monsoon plays a vital role in the life cycle of frogs as they mate and lay eggs during the season.

03 August 2023, 21:29 IST

Missing hiss, absent croaks: Monsoon story in Karnataka forests

Missing hiss, absent croaks: Monsoon story in Karnataka forests

Missing hiss, absent croaks: Monsoon in K'taka forests

03 August 2023, 21:29 IST

Lesser-known side of slimy predators

Leeches play a critical role in the ecosystem and the food chain, writes Sudhira H S

05 November 2022, 09:16 IST

Lesser-known side of slimy predators

Lesser-known side of slimy predators

Lesser-known side of slimy predators

05 November 2022, 09:16 IST

Frog wedding held in UP's Gorakhpur to get rains

The people present there asserted that the ritual will certainly work and they will get respite from the heat

20 July 2022, 04:46 IST

Frog wedding held in UP's Gorakhpur to get rains

Frog wedding held in UP's Gorakhpur to get rains

Frog wedding held in UP's Gorakhpur to get rains

20 July 2022, 04:46 IST

Conservation takes leap with backyard frog fans

28 June 2022, 04:54 IST

Conservation takes leap with backyard frog fans

Conservation takes leap with backyard frog fans

Conservation takes leap with backyard frog fans

28 June 2022, 04:54 IST

Frogs and the Ficus tree

Ashrafi Antia writes how co-living with Ficus treessaved them from their nemesis

05 April 2022, 06:43 IST

Frogs and the Ficus tree

Frogs and the Ficus tree

Frogs and the Ficus tree

05 April 2022, 06:43 IST

Karnataka Forest Dept to organise festival of frogs

11 December 2021, 17:17 IST

Karnataka Forest Department to organise festival of frogs in Sagar taluk

Karnataka Forest Department to organise festival of frogs in Sagar taluk

Karnataka Forest Dept to organise festival of frogs

11 December 2021, 17:17 IST