India’s southernmost vulture population stands at 320 individuals

India’s southernmost vulture population stands at 320 individuals

More than 300 vultures were recorded in the recently completed synchronous vulture survey in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) encompassing parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, according to data from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. According to the data, the Mudumalai-Sathyamangalam-Bandipur-Wayanad complex of the NBR accounted for over 82% of the vultures recorded during … Read more

Endangered Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve: Study

Endangered Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve: Study

January 05, 2023 11:03 pm | Updated January 06, 2023 04:04 pm IST – UDHAGAMANDALAM Human settlements hinder the movement of elephants, keeping them confined to hilly areas. File | Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY M Elephants winding their way up the rocky green hills in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) make for pretty photographs. But a … Read more