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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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KARIMPUZHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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 KARIMPUZHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INTRODUCTION In the Indian state of Kerala, there is a wildlife sanctuary called Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary that is close to Nilambur. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary by Government order No. G.O(P)9/2019/F&WLD Dated 12.12.2019. Its 227.97 sq km of land includes the New Amarambalam Reserved Forest and the Vadakkekotta Vested Forest, with the exception of the Manjeri settlement of the Cholanaikar tribe. A continuous protective area stretch is made possible by the Karimpuzha Wild Life Sanctuary, which connects the Tamil Nadu and Kerala national parks.  Additionally, it shares borders with Silent Valley National Park's buffer zone in the northeast and Mukkuruthi National Park in the south.   HISTORY In 1882, the Madras Forest Act became law. During the years 1883-1887, the forests in Mannarkkad, New Amarambalam, Silent Valley, Walayar, and Chennath Nair Reserve were designated as Reserved Forests. The Wildlife Institute of ...
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ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK

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 ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK INTRODUCTION In the Indian state of Kerala's Idukki and Ernakulam districts, is the 97 km2 Eravikulam National Park. It was founded in 1978. Eravikulam National Park is well known for the endangered species, Nilgiri Tahr. The flower, Neelakkurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana ) that bloom once every twelve years is another unique feature of Eravikulam National Park. Other species of animals that live in the park include elephants, gaurs, sambhars, and lion-tailed macaques. HISTORY Before 1971, the Kanan Devan Hills Produce Company oversaw the region as a game preserve. In order to safeguard the habitat of the critically endangered Nilgiri tahr, the Kerala government regained authority in 1971 (Kannan Devan Hill Produce (Resumption of lands) Act, 1971) and established the Eravikulam-Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary in 1975 by Government order No. 8907/FM/375/AD dated 31.03.1975 and elevated as National Park by G.O(MS)No.142/78 dated 19.05.1978. GEOGRAPHICAL FEAT...
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PEPPARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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 PEPPARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INTRODUCTION In 1983, the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary was established pursuant to GO (P) No. 379/83/AD dated December 21, 1983, following the construction of the Dam by the Kerala Water Authority at Peppara for the purpose of providing drinking water to the city and surrounding districts of Thiruvananthapuram. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Agastyvanam Biological Park, Paruthippally Range, Bonacord Tea Estate, and the Kalakkadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu are all located on either side of this sanctuary. The sanctuary covers 53 square kilometers of forest and includes the Peppara reservoir. HISTORY The region was formerly a part of Thiruvananthapuram Forest Division's Paruthipally Forest Range. The sanctuary is tucked away in the southern Western Ghats' western slope and is a component of the Agastyamala Biosphere Reserve. This sanctuary is bordered by Kalakkadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu in the east, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctua...
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IDUKKI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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 IDUKKI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INTRODUCTION Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located near the catchment region of Idukki Dam, is home to a diverse range of plants and animals. The fauna in the area has suffered severe harm as a result of the removal of hectares of rainforest for the Idukki hydropower project. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary spans the taluks of Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola. In accordance with a government order dated 9 February 1976 with the number GO.7898/FM3/76/AD, the area was designated as a wildlife sanctuary. HISTORY About 27 square kilometers of forest in the then-Kottayam division were clear-cut for the construction of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project in the 1960s. A portion of the forest region was isolated by the dam's surrounding reservoir after Idukki Dam's commission in 1976. On September 2, 1976, this region was designated as a wildlife sanctuary with the goal of conserving...
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PARAMBIKULAM TIGER RESERVE

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 PARAMBIKULAM TIGER RESERVE INTRODUCTION Kerala's Palakkad and Thrissur districts are home to the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. This sanctuary was constituted by Government order No. G.O.(P)139/73/AD dated 12.02.1973 and later it was declared a tiger reserve by Government order No. G.O.(P) 53/2009/F&WLD dated 16.12.2009. It is encircled by the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in the east, Vazhachal Forest Division in the south, Chalakudy Forest Division in the west, and Nemmara Forest Division in the north. Its total area is 412.5 sq. km for the buffer and 231.16 sq. km for the center. Thus, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has a total size of 643.66 Sq km. Parambikulam, Thunakadavu, and Peruvanpallam are its three reservoirs. HISTORY During the 19th century, the forested areas of Parambikulam were administered as the Sungam Forest Reserve and Parambikulam Forest Reserve. Porter's initial management plan for the Sun gam Reserve Forest, published in 1886, marked the beginning of extensive...
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Cryptozoology

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    CRYPTOZOOLOGY Cryptozoology is a branch of zoology that deals with the study of animals or creatures whose existence has not been proven, or whose existence is disputed. The term "cryptozoology" comes from the Greek words "kryptos," meaning "hidden," and "zoology," which is the study of animals. Crypto zoologists investigate reports and sightings of creatures such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra, and other cryptids, with the aim of gathering evidence to prove their existence. They often use methods such as eyewitness accounts, footprint analysis, hair and tissue samples, and other forms of physical evidence to try to identify and document these elusive creatures. While many crypto zoological claims are considered to be pseudoscientific and lack empirical evidence, the field remains of interest to some people who believe that there are still unknown species yet to be discovered. Bigfoot is often reported to have a distinc...
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