Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Vegetation, Flora, Fauna, Terrain, Latest News

Q: What is the speciality of Nilgiri tahr?

The Nilgiri tahr is a stocky goat with short, coarse fur and a bristly mane.

Q: Where are Sholas found in India?

They are found only in South India in the Southern Western Ghats high altitude mountains in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu(Nilgiri).

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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Tribal students and residents of Kannampadi within the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary are about to open a new chapter in their life, with three new libraries set to open in the tribal settlement.

About Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Location: It is located in the state of Kerala.
It covers forests surrounding the Idukki Arch Dam.
Terrain: The terrain of the sanctuary is characterized by steep mountains, valleys, and hills.
Topography: Altitude ranging from 450 to 1272 m. The highest peak is Vanjur Medu (1272 m).
Rivers: The major rivers flowing through the area are Periyar and Cheruthoniar.
Rainfall: Average rainfall is 3800 mm.
Vegetation: West Coast Tropical Evergreen forests, Semi Evergreen forests, Moist Deciduous Forests, Hill shoals, and Grasslands.

Flora and Fauna of Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Forests are essentially dense teak, rosewood, jackfruit, ebony, cinnamon, and diverse bamboo species.
It is home to Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, krait, etc.
Birds include jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher, etc.
It is home to the endangered species of the Nilgiri Tahr

Source: TH