Conservation teams in Andhra Pradesh’s Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve are launching a targeted survey to study the critically endangered Peacock Tarantula. This electric-blue arachnid is found only in a limited stretch of the Eastern Ghats and faces mounting threats. Researchers will map its population and habitat, underscoring why protecting lesser-known species matters for ecological balance.
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