Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve where the sanctuary is located
Map showing the location of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nearest cityGobichettipalayam
Coordinates11°34′23″N 77°30′37″E / 11.57306°N 77.51028°E / 11.57306; 77.51028
Area805.67 km2 (311.07 sq mi)
Established2023
Governing bodyTamil Nadu Forest Department

Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a proposed protected area located along the area straddling both the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in the Erode District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] It was notified by Government of Tamil Nadu in March 2023 and will become the 18th wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.[3] It will cover a forest area of 805.67 km2 (311.07 sq mi) and will cover parts of Gobichettipalayam and Anthiyur taluks in Erode district in Western Tamil Nadu.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Tamil Nadu's 18th wildlife sanctuary to come up in Erode". The New Indian Express. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Nature trail: Tamil Nadu gets its 18th wildlife sanctuary at Erode". Times of India. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "New wildlife sanctuary in Erode; coastal restoration mission to prevent sea erosion". The Hindu. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Tamil Nadu's 18th wildlife sanctuary to come up in Erode district". The Hindu. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.


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