Dudhsagar Falls, the heavenly abode in Western Ghats! An amazing view captured as a train passes through the picturesque stretch. Video: Rail Ministry | The Times of India

Goa’s Western Ghats are regarded as a biodiversity hotspot. Every creature — no matter how large or small — has an ecological role to play. Meet some of the hardworking and fascinating small creatures that reside in Goa’s Western Ghats! Millipedes are instrumental in returning nutrients to the soil by decomposing the leaf litter they consume, while centipedes are predators that help keep insect populations in check. Bees provide the essential service of pollination. Text: Malavika Bhattacharya F

72K views · 1.1K reactions | Follow wildlife photographer Kalyan Varma as he reveals the hidden treasures of the Western Ghats, Valparai, India. From majestic Asian elephants to playful lion-tailed macaques, join Kalyan as he fulfils his favourite part of wildlife photography: capturing incredible animals that 'don't exist anywhere else on the planet.' | BBC Earth | Facebook