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Wildlife of Tamil Nadu

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There are more than 2000 species of fauna in Tamil Nadu. This rich wildlife is attributed to the diverse relief features as well as favorable climate and vegetation in the Indian state.{{Cite book|title=Geography Course, Book 9 |last=Meenakshi |first=S. |publisher=Pearson Education India|year=2007|isbn=9788131703540|location=New Delhi|pages=52}} Recognizing the state's role in preserving the current environment, the state government has established several wildlife and bird sanctuaries as well as national parks, which entail stringent protective measures. Tamil Nadu is also included in the International Network of Biosphere Reserves, which facilitates international recognition and additional funding.{{Cite book|title=Dictionary of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences |last=Bebarta |first=K. |publisher=Concept Publishing Company|year=2011|isbn=9788180697197|location=New Delhi |pages=46}} There are five national parks and 17 wildlife sanctuaries that serve as homes to the wildlife.

Mammals

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Tamil Nadu is known for the diversity of its mammals due to the varying environments that sustain both dry and moist deciduous forests.{{Cite web|url=http://ashextourism.com/Tamilnadu/wildlife.htm|title=Tamil Nadu -Wildlife|website=ashextourism.com|access-date=2018-06-08}} Notable species include arboreal animals distributed in its hills, grasslands, mangroves, scrubs and forests. These also include vulnerable species like the Bengal tiger, Nilgiri tahr, and the lion-tailed macaque.

Other mammals found in Tamil Nadu include:Tamil Nadu Forest Department, retrieved 7/30/2007 [http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WLTWLS.htm Wild Life Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu]

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Birds

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Birds found in Tamil Nadu include:

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There are also a few migratory ducks and occasionally a grey pelican.

Marine species

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Marine species include the dugong, turtle, dolphin and Balanoglossus.

Insects

Butterfly species found in Tamil Nadu include:

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Reptiles

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Reptilian species found in Tamil Nadu include:

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There are also various species of skinks and geckos.

Amphibians

Amphibian species include:Sajeev T.K. et al., Management of Forests in India for Biological Diversity and Forest Productivity- A New Perspective WII-USDA Forest Service Collaborative Project Grant No. FG-In-780 (In-FS-120), Volume III (ACA) pp 41-168.[http://www.wii.gov.in/download/volume3(ACA).pdf Anaimalai Conservation Area]

References

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  • Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Environment, State of Environment Report - 2005, Biodiversity [http://www.environment.tn.nic.in/soe/images/biodiversity.pdf Chapt. 11.2 Tamil Nadu's Biodiversity]

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