Tag: wildlife

New species of frog found in state again

A new species of the burrowing frog has been discovered in Pune wildlife sanctuary by three researchers and two forest officials. The team, which had set out to find out if fungal diseases affected amphibians in western Maharashtra, stumbled upon the species, which has been named ‘Sphaerotheca pashchima’.

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Ray of hope for Thar’s endangered wildlife

In an attempt to reduce mortality of endangered wildlife in Thar desert, new “rescue wards” have come up in the far-flung rural areas of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. These will provide quick treatment to animals injured in road accidents, dog bites and fights.

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