In which state Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Explanation:
The recent attempt of Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) to reintroduce into the wild an abandoned nine-month-old cub named Mangala after rearing it in ‘captivity’ for two years has once again brought the controversial concept of ‘re-wilding’ of abandoned or injured animals under the lens. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife Preserve in south-central Kerala state, southern India. The sanctuary is noted for herds of Asian elephants, sometimes having 50 members.
