Richa Malhotra

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Tag Archives: Amphibians

Inside the secret world of bamboo-breeding frogs

These frogs breed hidden in bamboos and they are – wait for it – cannibals

January 3, 2018 in Blog, Mongabay-India, News, Writing Samples.

Salamander ate a frog for its final meal

A fossil salamander that lived at least 34 million years ago is in such good condition that the remains of a frog it ate are still in its digestive tract

October 12, 2017 in New Scientist, News, Writing Samples.

What’s behind the recent spate of discoveries?

From frogs to lizards, we have plenty of new species about which to be excited – and worried – this year.

April 27, 2016 in Feature, The Wire, Writing Samples.

The tadpoles that swim in sand

Indian dancing frogs are unusual enough, with their habit of waving their feet in the air. Now it turns out their tadpoles are peculiar as well.

March 30, 2016 in BBC, News, Writing Samples.

What’s driving the endangered purple frog to extinction?

Government and non-government organisations have to come together in sensitising tribal people about the importance of amphibian conservation.

October 2, 2015 in News, The Wire, Writing Samples.

DJ frogs remix tunes on the hop

Male Gracixalus treefrogs woo females with their original compositions.

September 30, 2015 in New Scientist, News, Writing Samples.

Treasure trove of new frogs found in India

The mountains are home to dozens of species of bush frog, each with a distinctive pattern of colours.

December 10, 2014 in BBC, News, Writing Samples.

Viral outbreak threatens the survival of amphibians

A viral outbreak is killing amphibians, including frogs, toads and salamanders, in the Picos de Europa National Park in Spain.

October 17, 2014 in Earth Touch, News, Writing Samples.
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