Nature Spectacle of Western Ghats
Photographs by: K. A. Subramanian
Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, Bangalore
Email: subbu@ces.iisc.ernet.in
Animal Name
Photo
Description
Bijale
Brookes such as this one at Kudremukh National Park, (Dakshinakannda) harbour a wealth of plant and animal diversity. 
Bonnacad
Plantation activities started since raj is a major cause of biodiversity loss in the Western Ghats.
Brahmagiri
The shola forests of Brahmagiris is a home for rare flora and fauna. 
Brahmagiri shola
Another view of shola forests at Brahmagiris. 
Chathankode
View of Aghastyamalai from Chathankode, a Kanni settlement.
Coorg
Streams such as this one flowing through Makut at Coorg is the lifeline of Western Ghats.
Dharpanatheertha
This beautiful stream flows through Kuke-Subramanya, a famous pilgrim centre in Dakshinkannada. 
Dongarwadi
This cliff in Tahmini near Mulshi dam at Pune is adorned by Carvia callosa which flowers in once in seven years.
Eravikulam
Stream flowing through Eravikulam Plateau.
Gersoppa
Dead trees on the banks of Gersoppa tailrace project. Reservoirs such as this caused serious damage to the forests of the Western Ghats. 
Gersoppa
The river Sharavathi flows sweetly through Gersoppa.
Hut
Grey, brown and green. A summer morning at Eravikulam National Park.