May 27, 2026
With its enormous yellow casque and dramatic wingspan, the great hornbill is one of the Western Ghats’ most iconic birds.
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Known for its silver white mane and expressive face, this endangered monkey is found only in the rainforests of the Western Ghats.
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One of India’s most colourful mammals, this giant squirrel is famous for its striking maroon, black, and cream fur.
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Perfectly camouflaged among mossy branches and rainforest foliage, this venomous snake is one of the region’s most unique reptiles.
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Recognisable by its glossy black fur and golden brown head, this shy primate is endemic to the Western Ghats forests.
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This sure footed mountain ungulate inhabits steep cliffs and grasslands in the Nilgiri and Anamalai hills.
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Often called a “living fossil,” the bizarre purple frog spends most of its life underground and emerges briefly during monsoon season.
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This rare forest tortoise is native to the evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats and is difficult to spot in the wild.
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