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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

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A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Palakkad has added 15 new species to the reserve’s biodiversity checklist.

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New Species Recorded:
- Birds: 15 new bird species were added, including Painted spurfowl, Rufus-bellied hawk-eagle, and Indian grey hornbill, bringing the total number of bird species in the reserve to 302.
- Butterflies: 5 new butterfly species, such as Long-brand bushbrown and Shot silverline, were added, bringing the butterfly count to 273.
- Odonates: 3 new species of dragonflies and damselflies were recorded, including Brown darner and Parakeet darner, raising the odonate checklist to 69 species.
Notable Sightings:
Birds: The Great Indian hornbill, Ceylon frogmouth, Lesser fish eagle, and Shaheen falcon were observed.
Mammals: Herds of elephants, gaurs, spotted deer, sambhar deer, leopards, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, and smooth-coated otters were sighted.
Butterflies and Insects: Species like the Southern birdwing, Malabar banded swallowtail, and Nilgiri tiger butterfly were also noted.

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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, located in the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, is an important protected area known for its rich biodiversity and significant role in tiger conservation.
It was established as a sanctuary in 1973 and later upgraded to a Tiger Reserve in 2008.
The reserve spans 643 square kilometers, with a combination of dense forests, grasslands, and water bodies, creating an ideal habitat for various species.
It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is known for its dense wildlife population, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and other endangered species.

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