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About Kalakkadu Wildlife
Sanctuary
Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai Sancturies are situated in an extensive
preserve as "tiger project Reserve". This Wild life Sanctuary is
situated in an area of 233 Sq.km. in Tirunelveli District, including
the foothills of western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora
ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to tropical dry
deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri
tahr, Sambar, Sloth bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel,
Panther, wild dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the
sanctuary. Besides, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen.
Trekking can be done with prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife)
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