Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary declared as 18th Wildlife Sanctuary of TN

Current Context: The Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared as the 18th Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.

• This sanctuary is located in the Bargur Hills in Erode district.
• It spans over 80,114.80 hectares of reserve forests and connects the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve with the Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary.
• This region is part of the corridor that connects the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) to the Male Mahadeshwara Hills Tiger Reserve and the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
• It’s home to a number of tigers and is also part of the Nilgiris Elephant Reserve.
• This sanctuary plays a crucial role in maintaining a viable tiger population and is a crucial source of water for agricultural activities.

Question:

Q.1 Where is the Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary located?
a. Bargur Hills, Erode district
b. Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve
c. Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary
d. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve