Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve Latest News
Recently, concerns have been raised over the unauthorised construction and repair of three roads in Theni district within the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR).
About Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
- It is spread across the districts of Theni, Virudhunagar and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
- It lies in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats region.
- It was formed in February 2021 by combining Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary and Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It will function as a connecting link between Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve and Tamil Nadu’s Southern Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.
- The Srivilliputhu Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) area primarily relies on three perennial rivers: Vaigai, Suruliyaru, and Shanmuganathi.
Flora and Fauna of Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
- It’s a blend of tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, dry deciduous and moist mixed deciduous woods, and grasslands.
- Mammals: Elephants, Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Nilgiri Langur, Lion-Tailed Macaque etc.
- Birds: Red-Whiskered Bulbul, Common Iora, White-Browed Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Pied Bush Chat etc.
- Reptiles: Wood Snake, Monitor Lizard, Chameleon, etc.
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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