At a recent MOG Sunday talk, Prof. Manoj Ramakant Borkar warned that road widening projects in Mollem have destroyed habitats critical to rare tarantula species, heightening the risk of local extinction. He emphasized the urgent need for balancing development with ecological preservation in Goa.
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Discover Goa’s ‘Not-So-Charismatic’ Wildlife at MOG Sundays with Prof. Manoj R. Borkar
Join Prof. Manoj R. Borkar at the Museum of Goa for an eye-opening MOG Sundays session on June 22. Titled “Whip Spiders, Whip Scorpions & Tarantulas: The ‘Not-So-Charismatic’ Wildlife of Goa,” the talk invites audiences to explore the often-feared yet fascinating eight-legged fauna of the state. Entry is free with prior registration.
