Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 18, Jun 2021

• Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu.
• It is part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, the first Biosphere Reserve of India.

Important Flora and Fauna

• The Reserve has tall grasses, commonly referred to as “Elephant Grass”, Bamboo of the giant variety, valuable timber species like Teak, Rosewood, etc.
• Animals: Tiger, Elephant, Indian Gaur, Panther, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Common Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Wild Dog, Mangoose, Jungle Cat, Hyena, among others.
• Birds: Malabar grey hornbill, Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar laughing thrush, Frog mouths and a variety of woodpeckers.