Western Ghats: Quick Facts

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Hartal in ESA-affected areas of Palakkad on Nov. 6 • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

Research shows how local knowledge offers new insights into lives of the dholes in Western Ghats • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

New antlion species discovered in Walayar forests • Oct. 24, 2026, 9:10 PM ET (The Hindu)

Butterfly migration: Blue tigers head towards Western Ghats with the onset of North-East monsoon • Oct. 22, 2026, 3:23 AM ET (The Hindu)

Centre for Wildlife Studies research reveals fire activity increased in Eastern Ghats and Central India, but decreased in Western Ghats. • Oct. 21, 2026, 10:20 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the Western Ghats mountain range in orange along India's southwestern coast, stretching parallel to the Arabian Sea from near the northern border of Maharashtra southward through Karnataka, Kerala, and into Tamil Nadu.

Anamudi, Western Ghats range, eastern Keralam, India

Dense monsoon clouds hang low over the forested hills and green slopes of the Western Ghats in South India.

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Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India: Anaimalai Hills

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