![Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary declared as 18th Wildlife Sanctuary of TN Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary declared as 18th Wildlife Sanctuary of TN](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt2AgPiS_cXewAFVutTzwdq0yADhlGfLCf9B1Dbs5JvBwaX4txviWrKgx9b_lObRagBDmM_p-4BUshvNMx1alb3Ap4_QY4grzeq7_cXwaKjhGcsd6VySrEsJEzIZlf5DuiEUnVkmmtqI11ZSCfyz6uyteKmmDpruMCUPdYoVxkW0rbkbOxMZcqacobxBn/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(18).png)
- 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