MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at...
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KURINJIMALA SANCTUARY

 



KURINJIMALA SANCTUARY


HISTORY OF KURINJIMALA SANCTUARY

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Kurinjimala Sanctuary is located on the eastern part of Southern Western Ghats of
Kerala. The sanctuary is near Vattavada, about 42 Kms from Munnar town. Government of Kerala declared Kurinjimala Sanctuary on 6th October 2006. The area has great ecological, founal, floral, geographical and zoological significance. The vegetation consists mostly of Shola and grasslands. Evergreen and deciduous forests are also found in the lower altitudes of the sanctuary, spread over Vattavada and Kottakamboor villages having an extent of 32 Sq. Km. The area is the natural habitat of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) which blooms once in 12 years. The sanctuary also connects Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park and Pampadum Shola National Park.

 

The sanctuary ensures the long term protection of the unique bio-diversity of the especially Stobilanthes kunthiana and its habitat. The sanctuary is home to threatened species of Elephant, Gaur, Nilgiri Tahr and Deer. Private land holdings having legal titles are exempted from the sanctuary area.

 

ACCESSIBILITY

 The sanctuary is accessible from Kochi (170 Km) and Coimbatore (160 Km) airports along main roads. The nearest railway station in Kerala is Aluva (180 Km) also covers Kambakkallu and Kadavary, formerly infamous for the cultivation of Ganja and in Tamil Nadu. Udumalpet (110 Km) The nearest town is Munnar.

 



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