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07/04/23 07:20 AM IST

Eravikulam National Park

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  • The Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Kerala, the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr in Munnar, has a new attraction — a fernarium set up inside the park.
  • According to officials, this is the first time such a fern collection is being set up in the hill station.
About ENP
  • Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km2 national park situated in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala, India.
  • Established in 1978, it is the first national park in Kerala and is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife.
  • The park consists of high altitude grasslands, sholas and the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which stands at 2,695 meters.
  • The park is home to 26 species of mammals, including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr, which is estimated at 750 individuals.
  • Other mammals include gaur, sambar deer, lion-tailed macaques and predators such as dhole, leopard, tiger, golden jackal and wild dog.
  • Elephants also make seasonal visits to the park.
  • There are 132 species of birds found in the park, with 19 species of amphibians and 101 species of butterflies.
  • Many of the birds are endemic, such as the Nilgiri pipit, Nilgiri flycatcher, Kerala laughingthrush and the black-and-orange flycatcher.
  • The park is surrounded by the Pooyamkutty and Idamalayar forests, which provide a rich ecosystem for the flora and fauna in the park.
Source- The Hindu

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