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.
Meet the Western Ghats’ new freshwater crabs
Five new species of brightly coloured freshwater crabs have been found in the Western Ghats, India’s wildlife haven.
Found: snake that remained hidden for 145 years
Indian researchers, in collaboration with the Natural History Museum in London, have found a new species of burrowing, non-venomous snake that has smooth, shiny scales.
A map that tells where elephants are
Ecologists have mapped Asian elephants in the Indian state of Karnataka down to the smallest forest administrative unit.
Freshwater atlas to conserve biodiversity
The Global Freshwater Biodiversity Atlas will help developing countries identify biodiversity-rich areas for conservation.
