Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

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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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