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14 September, 2025
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A 12-year-old tigress, which was sick and found roaming near the forest boundary in the Singara forest range of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, died recently.
Location: Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, covering 321 sq. km.
Geographical Significance: Located at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Part of: Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve — the first biosphere reserve in India.
Boundaries:
West: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
North: Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka)
South & East: Nilgiris North Division
South-West: Gudalur Forest Division
Terrain: Undulating hills with elevation ranging from 960m to 1266m.
Name Meaning: ‘Mudumalai’ means “the ancient hill range”, dating back 65 million years.
Diverse habitats: tropical evergreen, moist deciduous, moist and dry teak forests, secondary grasslands, and swamps (Vayals).
Moyar River flows through the reserve.
Flora includes tall “Elephant Grass,” giant bamboo, and valuable timber like teak and rosewood.
Home to wild relatives of cultivated plants such as wild rice, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Hosts elephants, gaur, sambar deer, four-horned antelope, spotted and barking deer, blackbuck, wild pig, mouse deer, and predators like tigers, leopards, and wild dogs.
Approximately 8% of India’s bird species found here.
The Theppakadu Elephant Camp inside MTR was the filming location for the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Elephant Whisperers’.
Source: THE HINDU
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18 June, 2020
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Source: TH
03 Dec, 25
On 1st November, eight Indian states—Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu—along with five Union Territories—Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry—celebrate their Formation Day. This date marks an important milestone in India
02 Dec, 25
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Kachhua Sanctuary, is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. It is recognised as India’s first freshwater turtle wildlife sanctuary, established to conserve endangered turtle species and support the ecological health of the Ganga River. Location and Extent The sanctuary co
02 Dec, 25
The Ministry of Education plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) from Class 3 onwards in the 2026–27 academic year. This initiative is part of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The aim is to prepare student
02 Dec, 25
Scientists from the Environment Department of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla have recently revealed that the Sal tree (Shorea robusta) is the most effective natural air purifier for combating rising pollution levels. Their findings highlight the tree’s superior capacity to trap dust, absorb gases, and cleanse the air compared
02 Dec, 25
The President of the United States has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapon testing after a gap of 33 years, the last test being in 1992. This decision marks a significant shift in global nuclear policy and has far-reaching implications for geopolitics, the environment, and international security. Status of Global Nuclear Weapon Testing
03 Dec,2025
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