Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

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A faunal survey by the Forest Department at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 15 new species to the protected area’s checklist.

About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

• It is a protected area located in the Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala.
• It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2009 under Project Tiger.
• It covers an area of 391 sq.km.
• Rivers: The Parambikulam, Sholayar, and Thekkady rivers flow through the reserve, supporting its rich biodiversity.
• It is home to the four different tribes of Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar, and Mala Malasar which are settled in six different colonies inside the protected reserve.
• Flora: 
  • The habitat comprises predominantly mixed deciduous, evergreen, and semi-evergreen forests.
  • Other unique habitats like montane and marshy grasslands, locally known as 'vayals', are also found. 
  • Teak plantations and deep freshwater ecosystems created by three dams further add to the diversity.
• Fauna:
  • It hosts one of the densest gaur populations and is home to 49 species of mammals, including Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, Indian leopards, spotted deer, and the more uncommon lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri marten. 
  • Tomopterna parambikulamana (Parambikulam Frog) and one species of sucker fish, Garro surendranathanii, are endemic to the reserve.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve FAQs

Q1. Which river flows through Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?

Ans. The Parambikulam, Sholayar, and Thekkady rivers flow through the reserv.

Q2. Which animal is protected in Parambikulam? 

Ans. The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is primarily known for protecting the Royal Bengal Tiger, along with other endangered and threatened species.

Q3. Where is Parambikulam Tiger Reserve located?

Ans. It is a protected area located in the Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala.

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