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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.
New study on Cascade Frogs
More than 15 years of extensive exploration in mountainous regions across Northeast Indian states have led to the discovery of three new species of Cascade Frogs, a study published today in the Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology Read more
A new Diamond Frog named for Sonali
A new species of Diamond Frogs from Madagascar is named for Dr. Sonali Garg—Rhombophryne sonaliae—in “recognition of her substantial contributions to knowledge of taxonomy and biogeography of South and Southeast Asian frogs, especially microhylids” (Scherz et al. 2026).
Biju talks about his journey and research in a 5-episode series
Interaction with Manila C. Mohan in Malayalam.
Biju talks about frogs and his journey
Interaction with Vijayakumar Blathur in Malayalam.
A new frog species named after E. Somanath
An eternal honour for a close friend: S.D. Biju names a new species after veteran journalist E. Somanath.
Journey of S. D. Biju a pathfinder
Mathrubhumi Weekly featured a cover story and an exclusive interview with Biju. The full-length article highlighted his life and research journey. A PDF version of the article is available for download
PhD degree awarded to Akalabya
Dr. Akalabya Sarmah received his PhD degree in 2026.
Postcards of Indian frogs at the Harvard Museum gift shop
Postcards featuring Indian frogs created from Biju’s photographs exhibited at the Harvard Museum of Natural History for an year!
Biju’s scientific contributions in Kerala school textbook
S.D. Biju’s scientific contributions receive mention in the Kerala SCERT Class VIII Biology textbook under the chapter “Frogman of India: Sathyabhama Das Biju”.