The Western Ghats. a 1600 km long mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India are one of the world’s eight “hottest” hotspots in terms of their significance for biodiversity conservation efforts. The range is home to at least 84 amphibian species, 16 bird species, seven mammals, and 1,600 flowering plants which… Continue reading The Western Ghats: A hotspot of Biodiversity in India