5 iconic species from the Western Ghats and where to find them
The Western Ghats, an ancient mountain range in India, boasts exceptional biodiversity and a high level of endemism. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to unique species like the lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Malabar giant squirrel, Amboli toad, and Nilgiri wood pigeon, found nowhere else on Earth. These creatures rely on the region's diverse microhabitats for survival.
The Western Ghats, an ancient mountain range in India, boasts exceptional biodiversity and a high level of endemism. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to unique species like the lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Malabar giant squirrel, Amboli toad, and Nilgiri wood pigeon, found nowhere else on Earth. These creatures rely on the region's diverse microhabitats for survival.
