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Phansad Herp Count 2026: Wildlife Enthusiasts To Document Amphibians, Reptiles From September 25 To 27

Raigad, September 17, 2026: Wildlife enthusiasts will undertake early-morning and late-evening forest trails at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary from September 25 to 27 to document amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife as part of the sixth edition of the Phansad Herp Count. The three-day biodiversity documentation programme is being organised by the Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI…

Phansad Herp Count 2026: Wildlife Enthusiasts To Document Amphibians, Reptiles From September 25 To 27

Raigad, September 17, 2026: From September 25 to 27, wildlife enthusiasts will embark on early-morning and late-evening forest trails in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary to document amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife during the sixth edition of the Phansad Herp Count. Organized by the Green Works Trust in collaboration with SBI Foundation under CONSERW and the Maharashtra Forest Department’s Thane Wildlife Division, this three-day biodiversity documentation program will be held at the end of the monsoon.

Participants will explore the forest to observe and record various herpetofauna in their natural habitats, with field surveys covering multiple wildlife groups. A herp identification session led by Dr. Nikhil Bhopale will assist participants in identifying and understanding the amphibians and reptiles encountered during the field explorations.

The September edition of the herp count coincides with Anant Chaturdashi, providing participants a chance to spend the festival exploring the sanctuary’s biodiversity. Registrations are open on https://tinyurl.com/GWTherpcount6. For details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.

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