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Media coverage of our research can be found on the Publications page. Here we highlight selected achievements of our team members, lab events, awards, outreach activities, and other accomplishments.
Biju received the IUCN Sabin Award 2008
Biju received the Sabin Award 2008 for Amphibian conservation and research. The award includes a citation and USD 25,000. Sabin award is an initiative of IUCN/ASG.
Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award 2011
Biju received the Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award 2011 for Amphibian conservation and research. The award includes a citation and INR 1,00,000.
INDIA: an amphibian hotspot
Biju delivered a popular public lecture at the Harvard Museum of Natural History on India’s rich biological diversity and unique status as an amphibian hotspot.
Rediscovery of a canopy frog
BBC World News broadcasted news about the discovery of a new frog genus Frankixalus from Northeast India. Here, Biju, who led this discovery, is in conversation with the BBC presenter Kasia Madera at London.
Sex life of Bombay night frogs on Stephen Colbert’s show
Late Night Talk show host Stephen Colbert featured our research on a newly documented sex position in frogs, bringing international attention to amphibian research in India.
Biju on BBC World Service (Radio)
Biju in conversation with BBC radio about frogs and his research.
CNN-IBN 30 minutes: Mad About Frogs?
CNN/IBN produced a 30 minute program on the Lost! Amphibians of India initiative.
Discovery of a canopy frog
BBC World Global Programme highlighted the discovery of a new frog genus Frankixalus from Northeast India. Here, Biju who led this discovery, is in conversation with the BBC presenter at London.
IUCN Red List of threatened amphibians
Biju talks about the recently released IUCN Red List of threatened species with THE WEEK’s News editor Mathew T. George, highlighting the urgency to conserve India’s threatened amphibian diversity.