Michael G. Walsh et al

Michael G. Walsh et al
Shrinking forests, declining biodiversity - a ticking time bomb!
A fatal tick borne disease is on the rise in the Western Ghat states. Deforestation, declining biodiversity and increasing human animal conflicts are to blame.
Posted on 21 Sep, 2021 10:17 PM

The Western Ghats region of South India is one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots, and the rainforests of this region are known to harbour 500 types of bird species, 225 reptile species, 219 amphibian species, and 133 mammal species.
The Western ghats forests, under threat (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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