Frogs play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. But there is a lack of awareness about the amphibians. The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics at the KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) now provides an opportunity for the public to understand about the frogs found in Kerala.
The KFRI is hosting ‘Monsoon Croaks BioBlitz’ with the aim of mapping the diverse frog species found in the State with public participation. The monsoon season is a crucial period for frogs as it marks their breeding season and peak activity.
Emphasising the importance of frogs in our ecosystems, Peroth Balakrishnan, Head of the Department of Wildlife Biology and coordinator of the Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics, KFRI, notes: “Frogs are excellent indicators of the health of our wetlands and ecosystems. By mapping their distribution, we can better protect their habitats and work towards conserving them.”
