India’s first slender loris sanctuary in Tamil Nadu

October 15, 2022

India’s first slender loris sanctuary in Tamil Nadu: The TN govt will set up the first Indian sanctuary for Slender Loris in Karur and Dindigul districts.

The forest areas (11,806 hectares) of these two districts will be merged to create the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary.

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They will be protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Slender Loris:

Endangered species
Survival: Depends on its habitat improvement
Use: Biological predators of pests that harm agricultural crops and help farmers.