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Anamalai
Wildlife Sanctuary
Spread over 958 sq kms, this sanctuary can be reached though Topslip in Anamalai Hills on the Western Ghats. |
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Crocodile Bank
This Crocodile Bank has been
established with an aim to protected and conserve the endangered
reptiles such as crocodiles, Alligators etc. |
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Guindy National Park
The smallest National Park
of the country situated in the Chennai Metropolitan City arguably is the
only National Park set amidst a metro in India.
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Kunthakulam Bird Sanctury
The place
is a favorite of bird-lovers. During the months of January to April,
every year more than 10 thousand birds from various countries like
Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, Australia migrate here and when the
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Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary
Mudumalai wildlife reserve is a continuation of the Bandipur National Park. The river Moyar that flows along the border or Tamil Nadu
and Karnataka separates the two.
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Mukkurthi National Park
Situated on the high altitude of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed with temperate sholas, this park of Nilgiri Bio- sphere reserve is situated 40 kms. from Udhagamandalam.
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Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary
Acting as a lung to Chennai, this National Park boasts of dry evergreen scrubs and thorn forests with a composition of animals viz. Black Buck, Chital, Jackal, Pangolin and a variety of Avi
fauna.
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
This National Park is full of coral reefs, Dugong, Turtles, Dolphins and Balano-glossus. Kurasadai Islands, off mandapam, Boasts of a vast expanse of shallow waters. The presence of coral reef, flora and fauna here are in their virgin form.
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Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Sprawling on 17.26 sq.km bounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests and mangroves, this sanctuary is located in Nagapattinam district.
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Snake Park
Founded by wildlife conservationist Romulus Whitaker, the Snake Park, at Guindy,
Chennai, houses a variety of reptiles.
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Srivilliputhur
Grizzled Wildlife Sanctuary
Located
in Virudhunagar District, 45 Kms. off Virudhunagar Town, this sanctuary has a composition of dry deciduous forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and grass lands.
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Viralimalai Sanctuary
The Viralimalai sanctuary is located in a small town, at a distance of 30-kms from Trichy and 40-kms from Pudukkottai.
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Zoo
This man-made Zoological Park situated on the outskirts of Chennai Metropolitan was created out of the Reserved Forests of Vandalur.
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