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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. 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.
