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{{Short description|Protected area in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India}} | |||
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'''Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a {{convert|402.4|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} [[protected area]] in [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] [[South India]] declared in February 2008. The area is a [[Bengal tiger|tiger]] habitat. Seven rivers originate in the forest including the [[Tamiraparani River|Thamirabarani River]] and [[Pahrali River]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/tamiraparani-rich-in-lore-and-a-biodiversity-hotspot/article25191904.ece | title=Tamiraparani: Rich in lore and a biodiversity hotspot | date=11 October 2018 | newspaper=The Hindu | first1=Vrinda | last1=Ramanan|first2=J.|last2=Ramanan|accessdate=25 August 2020 }}</ref> | |||
{{Infobox protected area | |||
| name = Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary | |||
| iucn_category = IV | |||
| map = India Tamil Nadu#India | |||
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| location = Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| area = 402.4 km² | |||
| established = 2007 | |||
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'''Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a {{convert|402.4|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} [[protected area]] in [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[South India]] declared in February 2008. The area is a [[Bengal tiger|tiger]] habitat. Seven rivers originate in the forest including the [[Tamiraparani River|Thamirabarani River]] and [[Pahrali River]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/tamiraparani-rich-in-lore-and-a-biodiversity-hotspot/article25191904.ece | title=Tamiraparani: Rich in lore and a biodiversity hotspot | date=11 October 2018 | newspaper=The Hindu | first1=Vrinda | last1=Ramanan|first2=J.|last2=Ramanan|accessdate=25 August 2020 }}</ref> | |||
==Wildlife== | ==Wildlife== | ||
The region is one of the most diverse wildlife forest locations in India. Several new species of plants, amphibians and insects discovered here are found nowhere else, making it an endemic region.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-plants-from-western-ghats/article23710384.ece "New plants from Western Ghats"]</ref> A rare mushroom variety known as bioluminescent mushroom was spotted in Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Nov/10/rare-bioluminescent-mushroom-spotted-in-kanyakumari-wildlife-.sanctuary-2631608.html</ref><ref>https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/8795/9781</ref>The area is a [[wildlife corridor]] with high [[biodiversity]], and in addition to tigers, is home to the [[threatened species]]: [[gaur|Indian bison]], [[Indian elephant|elephant]], [[Indian python|Indian rock python]], [[lion-tailed macaque]], [[Indian spotted chevrotain|mouse deer]], [[Nilgiri tahr]] and [[sambar (deer)|sambar deer]]. | |||
The region is one of the most diverse wildlife forest | |||
==Habitation== | ==Habitation== | ||
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==Threats== | ==Threats== | ||
The Arasu Rubber Corporation had destroyed 12,000 acres of forest land to promote rubber estates. This triggered wide protests among the locals and environmentalists. The State government got a stay order and has continued turning forests into rubber plantations by leasing the land to third party contractors and landlords.<ref>[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/refugees-in-their-own-home-60680 "Refugees in their own home"]</ref> Another incident was the uprooting of 20,000 forest trees in the guise of clearing the damage caused due to [[Cyclone Ockhi]]. This caused anthropogenic disturbance.<ref>[ | The Arasu Rubber Corporation had destroyed 12,000 acres of forest land to promote rubber estates. This triggered wide protests among the locals and environmentalists. The State government got a stay order and has continued turning forests into rubber plantations by leasing the land to third party contractors and landlords.<ref>[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/refugees-in-their-own-home-60680 "Refugees in their own home"]</ref> Another incident was the uprooting of 20,000 forest trees in the guise of clearing the damage caused due to [[Cyclone Ockhi]]. This caused anthropogenic disturbance.<ref>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/oct/03/only-select-uprooted-trees-will-be-removed-from-kanniyakumari-wildlife-sanctuary-forest-department-1880477.html "Only select uprooted trees will be removed from Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest Department - Indian Express"]</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Area | 402.4 km² |
| Established | 2007 |
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary is a 402.4 km2 (155.4 sq mi) protected area in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, South India declared in February 2008. The area is a tiger habitat. Seven rivers originate in the forest including the Thamirabarani River and Pahrali River.[1]
Wildlife[edit | edit source]
The region is one of the most diverse wildlife forest locations in India. Several new species of plants, amphibians and insects discovered here are found nowhere else, making it an endemic region.[2] A rare mushroom variety known as bioluminescent mushroom was spotted in Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary.[3][4]The area is a wildlife corridor with high biodiversity, and in addition to tigers, is home to the threatened species: Indian bison, elephant, Indian rock python, lion-tailed macaque, mouse deer, Nilgiri tahr and sambar deer.
Habitation[edit | edit source]
There are a few tribal villages in the sanctuary and adjoining reserve forests.[5]
Threats[edit | edit source]
The Arasu Rubber Corporation had destroyed 12,000 acres of forest land to promote rubber estates. This triggered wide protests among the locals and environmentalists. The State government got a stay order and has continued turning forests into rubber plantations by leasing the land to third party contractors and landlords.[6] Another incident was the uprooting of 20,000 forest trees in the guise of clearing the damage caused due to Cyclone Ockhi. This caused anthropogenic disturbance.[7]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ramanan, Vrinda; Ramanan, J. (11 October 2018). "Tamiraparani: Rich in lore and a biodiversity hotspot". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ↑ "New plants from Western Ghats"
- ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Nov/10/rare-bioluminescent-mushroom-spotted-in-kanyakumari-wildlife-.sanctuary-2631608.html
- ↑ https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/8795/9781
- ↑ Koteswaran C.S. quoting Dr. V. N. Singh Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)(26/2/2008) Kanyakumari Gets Sanctuary, Deccan Chronicle, Chennai, front page
- ↑ "Refugees in their own home"
- ↑ "Only select uprooted trees will be removed from Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest Department - Indian Express"