Amboli Herping camp - A Biodiversity Marvel


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August 3rd 2018
Published: October 8th 2018
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What is herping ? It's the act of searching for reptiles or amphibians. Its derived the same way as Herpetology which is the study of amphibians and replies ("herpein" in Greek means "to creep"). Sounds boring ? You will be surprised by how exciting it can be. How did I come about this ? Well my friend from pre-university college, Ashwin had visited the Amboli Herping camp the previous year and h... Read Full Entry



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Fox Brush OrchidFox Brush Orchid
Fox Brush Orchid

Aerides Maculosa, the orchid endemic to the Indian subcontinent with a yellow beetle on it
Fejevarya SahradrisFejevarya Sahradris
Fejevarya Sahradris

Another rare endemic species of Western Ghats
Malabar Pit ViperMalabar Pit Viper
Malabar Pit Viper

A green morph with intricate patterns
What are you looking at ?What are you looking at ?
What are you looking at ?

Amboli leaping frog
Saptrangi/Salacia FruitSaptrangi/Salacia Fruit
Saptrangi/Salacia Fruit

Supposed to be really healthy and used in traditional medicines
GrasshopperGrasshopper
Grasshopper

Thinking .....
Dead Man's FingerDead Man's Finger
Dead Man's Finger

Makes me remember Pirates of caribbean
Cup cake MushroomCup cake Mushroom
Cup cake Mushroom

Do not mistake it and eat it
SnailSnail
Snail

Taking its time
Montane Trinket SnakeMontane Trinket Snake
Montane Trinket Snake

A non venomous constrictor species
Pied Belly ShieldtailPied Belly Shieldtail
Pied Belly Shieldtail

The rainbow like glow with light shining on its skin is really cool



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