Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tamilnadu
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
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in Virudhunagar District, 45 Kms. off Virudhunagar Town, this sanctuary has
a composition of dry deciduous forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and grass
lands. Grizzled Giant Squirrels are aplenty. Other interesting species are flying
squirrel, Tree Shrew, Elephant, Lion- tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahar, Mouse Deer,
Barking Deer, and many a species of birds. This sanctuary can be visited all
through the year.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Annual rainfall: 849 mm; 2. Nearest Air Port: Madurai 100 kms; 3. Nearest Rly.
Stn.: Sri - villiputhur- 15 Kms; 4. Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Mudungiar,
Pudupatti, Mudaliaroothu, & PWD rest House, at Srivilliputhur; 5. Authority:
The Wild Life Warden, Grizzled Wild Life Sanctuary, 118, North Veedi, Srivilliputhur,
Phone No: 04568- 60565.
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