Amphibian and reptile survey in Munnar Wildlife Division from September 3 to 6
The Munnar Wildlife Division is launching a four-day survey of amphibians and reptiles starting September 3, involving 60 experts and volunteers. The project aims to collect ecological data on species abundance and habitat changes across protected national parks and sanctuaries.
Why it matters
Scientific surveys in biodiversity hotspots like the Western Ghats are essential for conservation planning and monitoring the impact of environmental changes.
A comprehensive amphibian and reptile survey will be conducted across the protected areas of the Munnar Wildlife Division from Thursday to Sunday (September 3 to 6). According to officials, the survey will be conducted across the Eravikulam, Anamudi Shola, Pambadum Shola, and Mathikettan Shola National Parks as well as the Kurinjimala Sanctuary. A team of around 60 experts and volunteers, joined by an equal number of Forest department staff, will take part in the four-day long survey.
A survey held in 2022 documented 52 amphibian species and 47 reptile species in the Munnar Wildlife Division.
Wildlife Warden K. V. Harikrishnan said, “The 2022 initial survey focussed primarily on species identification within each protected zone. However, this edition aims to collect deeper ecological data. The main objectives include estimating species abundance, mapping distribution ranges, assessing habitat changes, and identifying species not previously recorded.”
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