Out in @Ecology_Letters! We assessed the effectiveness of #carnivores as secondary dispersers of mycorrhizal #fungi. Larger carnivores deposited fewer spores but moved them farther, creating a continuum between the quantity & quality aspects of dispersal.
https://t.co/vESJ33gFWq
New paper out! 🚨 We show that vampire bats use amino acids from a recent blood meal to fuel RUNNING - a rare mode of locomotion in bats ideal for stalking prey. I’d worry less about your neck and more about your ankles! 🧛🏻♂️ @WelchLab_UTSC@RSocPublishing
https://t.co/4H5dg7TsNK
Purple frog is endemic to western Ghats. Researchers say this species is so old that it truly is a living fossil. Watch this fascinating short film on this highly endangered species by TN Forest Department and Pollachi Papyrus @tnforestdept@shanmughanandam#purplefrog
@MekalaSund Hi.. Mam from India, I work on Anurans and more on wildlife works, is there any chance to enroll graduate program under you, If ok I will share my profile. Thanks.
Wetlands are important ecosystem retains moisture throughout the year, 2.5 to 300 cm such are Ponds,Lakes,Lagoons,Marshes,etc., Supports diverse Fauna & Flora. Recently TN got 2 more Ramsar Sites - 16 & has highest RS in India. Theni and MWS celebrated Wetland day with students
Under #TBGPCCR project, 175 members of Anti poaching watchers, anti depredation squad and Rapid response team were trained by the jungle commando ELITE Force of TNFD at Attakatti on wildlife crime detection, weapon handling, usage of technology, forest survival techniques etc.