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Formation of the Western Ghats
Are you ready to go back in time and space? Close your eyes and picture the late Cretaceous period (145–66 million years ago, with dinosaurs and prehistoric crocs!). The formation of the Western Ghats is linked with a geological event known as the Deccan Trap eruptions, which took place in this era…
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Forested Wetlands & Myristica Swamps
A swamp is an area of land that is permanently filled with water. They are often named after trees that grow in them. Myristica swamps, for example, are named for the Magnificent Nutmeg (Myristica magnifica), which dominates the habitat. They are relatives of Myristica fragrans—the nutmeg spice we use in our cooking—which is native to…
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Flora & Fauna
Explore flora & fauna of the Myristica Swamps.
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Sacred Groves & Conservation
Sacred groves are forests or natural spaces protected by human communities who believe that preserving them in an undisturbed state expresses our unique relationship with the divine, or with nature.
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Forest on Stilts: A Personal Essay
Conservationist Malhar Indulkar describes an exciting discovery deep in his home state of Maharashtra—the northernmost Myristica swamp known today!