Wildlife in India

Wildlife in Tamil Nadu

Guindy National Park
The smallest National Park of the country situated in the Chennai Metropolitan City arguably is the only National Park set amidst a metro in India. Acting as a lung to Chennai, this National Park boasts of dry evergreen scrubs and thorn forests with a composition of animals viz. Black Buck, Chital, Jackal, Pangolin and a variety of Avi fauna. This could be visited through out the year. Other Details: 1. Annual Rainfall: 1200mm; 2. Access: Chennai; 3. Other Facilities: This national park encompasses a Snake Park and a Children's park as well; 4. Authority: The Wildlife Warden, DMS Compound, Anna salai, Chennai-600 006. Phone No.: 044-432 1471.

Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary:
A scrub forest area spread over 16.41 sq.km. this sanctuary is situated in Thuthukudi (Tuticorin) District. Blackbuck, Spotted deer, Macaques, jungle cat, Mangoose and hares are aplenty. This sanctuary can be visited throughout the year.

Other Details:
Annual Rainfall: 758 mm

Nearest Airport: Madurai: 165 Kms
Nearest Railway Station: Tirunelveli 20 kms
Accommodation: Hotels at Tirunelveli
Authority: The District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli Division, Kokirakulam, Tirunelveli - 627 009
Phone: 0462 - 572712.

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