About Periyar Tiger Reserve:
- Location: It is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
- It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.
- It gets its name from the River Periyar which has its origin deep inside the reserve.
- Two main rivers, Pamba and Periyar drain the reserve.
- It is home to many tribal communities including the Mannans and the Palians.
- Terrain: Hilly and undulating with a maximum altitude of 2016 m.
- Vegetation: It consists of tropical evergreen, semi- evergreen and moist deciduous forests.
- Flora:
- There are more than 171 species of grasses.
- Important flora includes teak, mangoes, rosewood, jamun, jacarandas, terminalias, tamarind, royal ponciana, bamboos etc.
- Fauna:
- Includes Elephants, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Dole or Barking Deer, Indian Wild Dog and Tiger.
- The major four species of primates are also found at Periyar – the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Gee’s Golden Langur, Common Langur and Bonnet Macaque.
- It Is also being considered as the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr.
Q1) Where is Periyar Tiger Reserve located?
Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It gets its name from the River Periyar which has its origin deep inside the reserve.
Source: Bird survey finds eleven new species in Periyar Tiger Reserve
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