Explorer

Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies India’s First Slender Loris Sanctuary In Kadavur

"The sanctuary will play an important role in the conservation of Slender Loris and yet another milestone in TN's conservation efforts," the CMO said.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu government notified India’s first Slender Loris Sanctuary set up at 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul districts.

On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's office said, “Happy to announce that the Government of Tamil Nadu has notified India’s first “Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary” covering an area of 11,806 hectares in Karur & Dindigul districts."  

"The sanctuary will play an important role in the conservation of Slender Loris and yet another milestone in TN's conservation efforts," the CMO said.

Also Read | Chennai: 29 Persons From Haryana Arrested For Cheating During Govt Defence Exam

Supriya Sahu, Addl Chief Secretary Environment Climate Change and Forests, Govt of Tamil Nadu said, "Congratulations Tamil Nadu. India's first 'Slender loris' Sanctuary gets Notified covering 11,806 ha in Karur & Dindigul Districts.Great news for the conservation of these shy & enigmatic mammals. Well done Team #TNForest we are truly unstoppable 👍 #Slenderloris."

Also Read | Actor Shah Rukh Khan Hosts A Meet-And-Greet For His 'Biggest' Fans At A Five-Star Hotel In Chennai

Slender Loris is an endangered nocturnal mammal and it will spend most of its life on the trees. They spend their life for 15 years and they feed on insects, reptiles, fruits and plants. 

In west Tamil Nadu, illegal poaching of slender lorises is on the rise.

Read more
Sponsored Links by Taboola

Top Headlines

‘Cutting Our Nose To ...’: US Lawmaker Uses Modi–Putin Selfie To Warn Washington On India Policy
‘Cutting Our Nose To ...’: US Lawmaker Uses Modi–Putin Selfie To Warn Washington On India Policy
Goa Night Club Fire, Owners Luthra Brothers Detained In Thailand
Goa Night Club Fire, Owners Luthra Brothers Detained In Thailand
Luthra Brothers Under Fire As Goa Nightclub Owners' Passports Get Suspended
Luthra Brothers Under Fire As Goa Nightclub Owners' Passports Get Suspended
MEA Reviews Goa Govt's Request To Revoke Passports Of Luthra Brothers After Shack Fire Tragedy
MEA Reviews Goa Govt's Request To Revoke Passports Of Luthra Brothers After Shack Fire Tragedy

Videos

Breaking: Farmers’ Protest Against Ethanol Plant Turns Violent in Hanumangarh
Russia Fire Tragedy: Massive Blaze Engulfs St. Petersburg’s Largest Market
44 Former Judges Support CJI; Say Rohingya Remarks Misrepresented on Social Media
Goa Nightclub Fire: Luthra Brothers Abscond; New FIR Reveals Massive Safety Violations
Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Tightens Safety Norms as Ajay Gupta Produced in Saket Court

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget