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Vedanthangal
Birds Sanctuary |
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One of the
most spectacular breeding grounds in India. Cormorants,
herons, storks, pelicans, grebes and many others.The
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has been protected by
the local people for well over 250 years. The sanctuary
gets its name from a nearby village and is only
75 Km from Chennai. 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, you
can spot a Cormorant or a Snake Bird dive under
the water to gobble up a nervous fish which is its
staple diet.
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Point
Calimere Bird Sanctuary |
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| 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 populations
of varied wild life such as Chittal, Wild Boar Sprawling
on 17.26 sq km surrounded by sea and shore, comprising
forests of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests of
mangroves, this sanctuary is situated in the Nagapattinam
district.Point Calimere sanctuary is bestowed with
population of varied wild life such as Chital, Wild
boar, Bonnet macaque, Black Buck, Flamingos, Teals,
Gulls, Terns, Plavers and Stilts. |
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Crocodile
Bank - Nemmeli |
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| This Crocodile
Bank has been established with an aim to protected
and conserve the endangered reptiles such as crocodiles,
Alligators etc. Situated 14 kms from Mamallapuram,
this Trust now houses more than six species of crocodiles.arrangements;
7.Located 42-km from Chennai (Madras) is a farm
where several species of Indian and African crocodiles
and alligators are bred in captivity. This crocodile
bank is on the way to Mahabalipuram and is run by
Romulve Whittaker. About 5,000 species are kept
in their natural surroundings in open pools. They
can be viewed from a safe distance. |
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Kunthakulam
Bird Sanctuary |
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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. During the season January to April every
year more than 10 thousand birds from various countries
like Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, Australia
migrate here and when the season is over the birds
return. Every day more than 5,000 people come here
and enjoy. Ariyakulam, 13-km east of Tirunelveli
has another bird sanctuary.
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Indira
Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary |
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| Spread over
958 sq kms, this sanctuary can be reached though
Top slip in Anamalai Hills on the Western Ghats.
An ecological Paradise, this sanctuary encompasses
a National Park with an area of 108 sq kms. About
800 species out of 2000 South Indian Flora are distributed
here. This sanctuary nurtures Arboreal animals like
lion tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, Common Languor,
Nilgiris langur, Malabar Giant squirrel and Grizzled
Giant Squirrel. The ground animals listed are: Tiger,
Panther, Elephant, Gaur, Pangolin, Sambar, Spotted
Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Wild boar, Dhole,
Sloth Bear, Porcupine, Nilgiris Tahr, Civet Cat
and Taddy Cat. |
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Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary |
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| 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 the Eastern Ghats. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
has varied mixture of flat land, undulating parkland,
open grassland, swamp, valleys and nullas. The Mayyar
River in this region forms a series of spectacular
cascades on its way 65 kms away from Udhagamandalam
- Mysore highway. |
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Mukkurthi National Park |
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| Located
on the high altitude of the Nilgiris, comprising
rolling downs interspersed with temperate sholas,
this park of Nilgiri Bio- sphere reserve is situated
40 kms. from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable
population of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitragus - hilocrius),
Sambar, Barking deer, Nilgiri marten and otter jungle
cat, jackal, etc. Trekking routes exist from Parson
valley, Pykara etc. Trout fishing is recommended
in the rivers and lakes of Mukurthi. Permission
from Asst. director, Fisheries Department, Udhagai,
must be obtained in advance for fishing. |
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Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Kalakkadu
and Mundanthurai Sancturies are situated in an extensive
preserve as "tiger project Reserve". This
Wild life Sanctuary is situated in an area of 233
Sq.km. in Tirunelveli District, including the foothills
of western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora
ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to
tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down
hills.
Trekking can be done with prior permission from
the Forest (Wildlife) Department. |
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