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A newt dawn: Wknd talks to Whitley awardee Barkha Subba about her fight for salamanders
May 23, 2026
Hindustan Times

A newt dawn: Wknd talks to Whitley awardee Barkha Subba about her fight for salamanders

Barkha Subba, a conservation biologist, won the prestigious Whitley Award for her work protecting the elusive Himalayan salamander. She said, "To watch these quiet, secretive creatures live out their lives, one has to slow down too." The award comes with £50,000 to help save these vulnerable amphibians.