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
Last updated on January, 2026
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