Wildlife in Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary
Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary is situated in the Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu, India. Diverse and colorful wildlife exists in the natural surroundings of this sanctuary, which include Blackbuck, Spotted deer (It is the most commonly found member of the deer family in India. It can be seen across the entire country), Macaques, Jungle cat (small Asiatic wildcat), Mongoose (In appearance they are cat like animals and prey on snakes and rodents), wild hares, and much more.
Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary, as the name suggests, is devoted to the protection and conservation of Blackbucks. Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) is the only representative of the antelope family in India. Due to extensive poaching and habitat loss, blackbuck populations have been reduced drastically. At the beginning of twentieth century, thousands of blackbuck could be seen in several parts of India. But today they exist in very few areas, mainly due to heavy poaching and habitat loss. To protect Blackbucks they have been declared as endangered species, and have been included in Schedule I of Indian Wildlife Act.
Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary provides perfect geographical surroundings for Blackbucks and the area has been developed after taking into cognizance the requirements of this endangered creature. Blackbuck requires open grasslands with intermittent tall grass or bushes. They are also very territorial and sensitive to environmental pressures, and therefore adequate space is required for their survival.
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