36 new wildlife records put Keralam’s Peechi’s biodiversity in the spotlight
Researchers surveying three sanctuaries in Kerala’s Peechi region recorded 36 species new to the area, raising the known biodiversity count to 395 bird, butterfly and odonate species. The study highlighted 24 species endemic to the Western Ghats, underscoring the ecological significance of the local habitats and prompting calls for enhanced conservation measures by local NGOs and scientists.