Wildlife census begins in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

The annual wildlife census has started in the Kalakkadu – Mundanthurai tiger sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The survey, to be conducted in the entire 60,000 hectare area of the sanctuary, will continue till 27th of January. The first part of the survey will be devoted to taking count of carnivores like tiger, jackals etc, while the second phase will involve the enumeration of herbivores like elephants, deer etc.
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The survey will also take note of the condition of forest environment and its effect on the pattern of distribution of the wild animals. Possibilities for man-animal conflicts will also be identified during the survey and necessary eco-friendly steps to avoid them will also be suggested. The census findings will be included in the annual State of Wild Life Population report of the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment.