29 May 2021 Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Context

Rejuvenation camp for captive elephants was inaugurated inside the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR)

• Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) is located in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu state situated at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
• The name Mudumalai means ” the ancient hill range”. Indeed, it is as old as 65 million years when Western Ghats were formed
• It is contiguous with Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuary on the west, Bandipur Tiger Reserve on the north.
• The Moyar River flows downstream into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and is the natural line of division between Mudumalai and Bandipur Sanctuary.
• The MTR also forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Important Flora

• The Reserve has tall grasses, commonly referred to as “Elephant Grass”,
• Bamboos of the giant variety, valuable timber species like Teak, Rosewood.
• There are several species ofendemic flora.

Important Fauna

• Fauna found in the region are Tiger, Elephant, Indian Gaur, Panther, Barking Deer, Malabar Giant Squirrel and Hyena etc.,
• Other species: Indian Gaur, Spotted Deer, Common Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat among others

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