CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mundanthurai-Kalakad wildlife sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is developed as a National Tiger Reserve from the year 1988 with a total area of 817 sq. km in the south most western ghat ranges.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1976 primarily for the conservation of Lion Tailed Macaque. River Thamirabarani and 13 other rivers originate from KMTR. Hence, KMTR is called popularly as River Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the best season is from September to January. The only accommodation available at Mundanthurai is the Forest Department guest house.

Detailed explanation-4: -The forest area is protected as KMTR Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. It is home to many endangered animals such as lion-tailed macaque etc. It is a tiger sanctuary also, though differing counts are put forward by the government about the correct number of tigers.