Tamil Nadu Wildlife

Tamil Nadu Wildlife The topography of Tamil Nadu is varied and diverse. Of the 1,30,058 sq km land area, 17.6 is covered with forest area spreading over the plain and on mountain slopes. Dry lands are bestowed with dry-deciduous forests, thorn forests, scrubs and mangroves.

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About Tamil Nadu Wildlife

The Western Ghats and a few cooler regions are endowed with moist deciduous, wet evergreen forests, sholas and grasslands. Tamilnadu is rich in flora and fauna

Fauna in Tamilnadu

Major wildlife sanctuaries like Madumalai and Annamalai (or Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary), are situated in the Western Ghats. These hills are ideal havens for elephants, tigers, bisons, monkeys and deer.

Flora in Tamilnadu

Of the 3,000 and more plant species found in Tamilnadu, a majority is found in the mixed deciduous forests of this region. One of the most noteworthy flowers is the Kurinji of Kodaikanal, which blooms once in 12 years. Cinchona, from which the anti-malarial drug quinine is extracted, and the medicinal eucalyptus grow abundantly in the Nilgiri hills. Forests of other medicinal herbs are found in Palani hills and Courtallam. Palmyra trees grow profusely in Tirunelveli and its products are used as raw materials for several cottage industries. Rubber is the main plantation crop in Kanyakumari and sandalwood grows in the Javadhu hills of Vellore district.

Wildlife Parks in Tamil Nadu :

Vedanthangal Water Birds Sanctuary

Vedanthangal is a home not only to migratory birds but also to many ornithologists who camp here for weeks observing the birds at close quarters. With a powerful pair of binoculars………

Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary

Sprawling on 17.26 sq km surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps, this sanctuary is situated in Nagapattinam district. It is bestowed with…

Crocodile Bank

This Crocodile Bank has been established with an aim to protected and conserve the endangered reptiles such as crocodiles, Alligators etc…

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary

Kunthakulam bird sanctuary is situated 33-km south of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri taluk. Kunthakulam is a small and natural scenic village, which is covered with natural forests and ponds….

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

Spread over 958 sq kms, this sanctuary can be reached though sin Anamalai Hills on the Western Ghats. An ecological Paradise, this sanctuary encompasses a National Park with an area …

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. This 321 sq km wide sanctuary encompasses a National Park measuring an area of 103 sq kms. This sanctuary is located where the Niligiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet …

Mukkurthi National Park

Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, 40 kms from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitrgus-hilocrius), Sambar, Nilgiri Marten, Barking deer Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling …

Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, 40 kms from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population of Nigiri Tahr (Hamitrgus-hilocrius), Sambar, Nilgiri Marten, Barking deer Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling …

Guindy National Park

Situated in Chennai. Compositions of animals Black Buck, Chital, Jackal, Pangolin and a variety of Avi fauna. Guindy National Park is one of the prime visiting spots for those who come to Chennai during vacation period…

Vedanthangal And Karikili Bird Sanctuaries

Situated in the Kanchipuram district. In all 115 species of birds have been recorded in this sanctuary.