The Western Ghats: A Kerala View
The Western Ghats mountain range, which existed prior to the Himalayas, is a geomorphic phenomenon of immense significance with distinctive biophysical and biological processes. The Indian monsoon weather pattern is influenced by the high montane forest ecosystems at the site. The location offers one of the world's best examples of the monsoon system, which helps to moderate the tropical climate of the area. It is acknowledged as one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world and has a very high degree of endemism and biological diversity. There are at least 325 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and other animals that live in the site's forests, some of which are among the best non-equatorial tropical evergreen forests in the world. The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India, including the state of Kerala. The region is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems, making it ...