Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu protects blackbuck antelopes. It is a 16.41 sq km scrub forest rich in diverse flora and fauna. Read more about Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary. Location, Vegetation, News

Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) population at the Vallanadu sanctuary has witnessed a surge, recording a total of 300. 

About Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  • It was established to protect blackbuck antelopes.
  • Vegetation: Vallanadu Sanctuary is a scrub forest area that is spread over 16.41 sq km.
  • Fauna: Blackbuck, Spotted Deer, Bonnet Macaque, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Black-naped Hare; Rose-ringed Parakeet; Common Indian Monitor Lizard etc. are found here.
  • Flora: Acacia Albizia amara, Zizyphus sp, Azadirachta indica, Carissa carandus, Euphorbia acalypha etc.

Key Facts about Blackbuck

  • It is a species of antelope native to India and Nepal.
  • Habitat: The blackbuck mostly lives in open grasslands, dry scrub areas, and thinly forested areas.
  • Distribution: It is widespread in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and other areas throughout peninsular India.
  • It has been declared as the state animal by the governments of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. 
  • Conservation Status: It is classified as ‘Least Concerned’ under the IUCN Red List.

Source: TH

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