Arathi Menon

Arathi Menon

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Arathi Menon is a senior staff writer. She is based in Mysore, Karnataka.

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New research calls for sustained mental health support post disasters

Arathi Menon 16 Jan 2026
The surveys revealed that low-elevation forests in the northern Western Ghats harbour unique biodiversity, with higher diversity of birds and reptiles than higher elevations. Image by Irvin Calicut via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Can climate change and human pressure favour deciduous forests?

Arathi Menon 9 Jan 2026
Common krait. Image by Manoj Karingamadathil via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

A new study highlights neglected state of snakebite threats

Arathi Menon 24 Dec 2025
Image courtesy of Navara Eco Farm.

Custodian of Kerala’s medicinal rice heritage no more [Obituary]

Arathi Menon 12 Dec 2025
Given that existing anti-venom does not neutralise the venom of a Malar pit viper, the study authors are are raising awareness about these lesser-known but medically significant venomous snakes so that antivenom manufacturers can consider adding them to their immunisation pools. Image by Bose Mudappa.

Scientists warn Malabar pit viper is medically overlooked

Arathi Menon 12 Dec 2025
An aerial view of visitors at a rewilded area in Fringe Ford. Image courtesy of Fringe Ford.

Legal ambiguity hinders rewilding efforts in India

Arathi Menon 27 Nov 2025

DNA-based elephant census sets new baseline

Arathi Menon 24 Oct 2025

No grass for gaur in India’s tiger reserve

Arathi Menon 8 Oct 2025

Habitat conservation stabilises macaque population: Study

Arathi Menon 1 Oct 2025
A view of the grassland in Dachigam National Park. Image by Umer Ikhlaq.

Study reveals ecological dynamics of Himalayan grasslands

Arathi Menon 19 Sep 2025

Caracal’s comeback sparks hope in conservation

Arathi Menon 17 Sep 2025

A push for the bush frog

Arathi Menon 2 Sep 2025
A Hanuman langur leaps over tree tops in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka. Image by Nikhil More via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Mewa Singh on chasing monkeys for over half a century [Interview]

Arathi Menon 18 Aug 2025
Dravidogecko coonoor. Image by Rishi Kesavan.

Getting to know a highland gecko

Arathi Menon 8 Aug 2025

V.B. Ajayakumar: A relentless voice for human rights and climate justice [Obituary]

Arathi Menon 5 Aug 2025
Brahmagiri serves as a crucial corridor for elephants and tigers, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict that could intensify if the tribal colony is established.  The proposed land witnesses high wildlife activity and cattle lifting by tigers is frequently reported from nearby villages. Image by Bose Madappa.

Tribal resettlement near the forest a wild idea, say environmentalists

Arathi Menon 30 Jul 2025

A new biopark to expand urban green cover

Arathi Menon 9 Jul 2025
A Russel's viper. Image by CHANDRANUJ via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

A single pill to fight the fang

Arathi Menon 4 Jul 2025
A farmer harvests paddy. Representative image by Indranil Gayan via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

India gets two genome-edited rice varieties

Arathi Menon 2 Jul 2025
A Tetragonula iridipennis bee. Image by Ramesh Kunnappully via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

New study identifies stingless bees fit for polyhouse pollination 

Arathi Menon 1 Jul 2025

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