Named after Meghalaya, the metallic-blue tarantula is known only from the Khasi and Garo Hills, reinforcing the state's reputation as a global biodiversity hotspot
Findings from Krem Puri and Arwah caves spotlight Northeast India’s unexplored underground biodiversity and raise concerns over tourism pressure on fragile cave
In Khasi culture, the “Dhara” or Jainsem is more than traditional attire — it is a symbol of identity, heritage and an enduring bond with the hills and forests of Meghalaya. Now, that cultural emblem has inspired the name of a newly discovered toad species from the misty montane landscapes of the Khasi Hills.
Known globally as one of the wettest places on Earth, Mawsynram in Meghalaya is now drawing scientific attention for something beyond its record-breaking rainfall — its rich and fragile biodiversity.
In a remarkable botanical rediscovery from Meghalaya, scientists have traced a rare flowering plant believed to have disappeared from India for over a century, finding it again in the mist-laden Khasi Hills after a gap of 138 years.
A rare Himalayan fern previously believed to occur only in Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Nepal has now been recorded in Meghalaya for the first time, highlighting both the hidden botanical richness of the Khasi Hills and growing concerns over fragile mountain habitats.
In the quiet, mist-laden forests of Meghalaya—where nights remain dark enough for nature to shine—scientists have uncovered something remarkable: two previously unknown species of fireflies, hidden in the dark.
Meghalaya has added another milestone to its rich biodiversity record, with scientists documenting Titania’s woolly bat (Kerivoula titania) in India for the first time, based on a discovery from the Khasi Hills.
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has issued new work orders for 9 check gates for illegal trading by non-tribal commercial transport operators.
