Location

Tamil Nadu

Located in the Western Ghats–Eastern Ghats ecological interface.

Importance

Sathyamangalam forms an important wildlife corridor connecting:

  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Ghats

Wildlife

Important species include:

  • Tiger
  • Asian elephant
  • Leopard
  • Gaur
  • Sloth bear
  • Dhole

Tiger Conservation

It is part of the larger landscape connecting major tiger habitats of southern India.

Ecological Significance

Important for:

  • Tiger dispersal
  • Elephant movement
  • Genetic connectivity
  • Landscape-level conservation

Prelims Pointer: Sathyamangalam → Tamil Nadu → Western/Eastern Ghats interface → tiger & elephant corridor.