Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Category: Environment / Tiger Reserves / Western Ghats

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Anamalai Tiger Reserve is located in Tamil Nadu.

  • It is part of the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.

  • It was formerly known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.

  • The reserve supports tigers, elephants, gaur, Nilgiri langur and other wildlife.

  • It is ecologically connected with protected areas in Kerala.

  • Prelims Focus: Tamil Nadu, Western Ghats and biodiversity.