Amphibians of the Indian Grasslands | SAVE THE FROGS! South Asia Meetup 2025-01-25

Discover the hidden biodiversity of India’s grasslands with Avrajjal Ghosh, a Ph.D. student from the National Institute of Science Education and Research. In this engaging presentation, Avrajjal challenges the misconception that grasslands are “wastelands” and reveals the incredible amphibian diversity thriving in these unique habitats.

From alpine meadows in the Himalayas to tropical savannas in the Western Ghats, Indian grasslands host a range of amphibians, each adapted to survive in open, often harsh environments. Avrajjal highlights species from families like Bufonidae, Dicroglossidae, and Rhacophoridae and discusses their behaviors, adaptations, and the conservation challenges they face, including habitat loss and pollution.

Learn about efforts to conserve these ecosystems and why grasslands deserve as much recognition as rainforests for their ecological importance. This talk is part of the SAVE THE FROGS! South Asia Meetups series, inspiring action and awareness for amphibian conservation worldwide.

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Timestamps:
• 0:01 - Importance of Indian grasslands: Misunderstood ecosystems with rich biodiversity
• 42:08 - Amphibian diversity in grasslands: Unique species and their adaptations
• 1:37:48 - Threats to grassland ecosystems: Urbanization, agriculture, and invasive species
• 1:41:28 - Resources and conservation steps: Organizations and tools to support biodiversity
• 1:44:00 - Future plans: Insights and upcoming events with SAVE THE FROGS!

Join us in celebrating these overlooked landscapes and the incredible amphibians that call them home! ????

Learn about SAVE THE FROGS! India:
https://savethefrogs.com/india

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Recorded 2025-01-25

"Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the presentation by Avrajjal Ghosh on the frogs and toads of India. What made it really outstanding was he played the calls of the different frogs and toads. I really enjoy learning about amphibians from other parts of the world."
– Jack, Massachussetts