ANAMUDI SHOLA NATIONAL PARK

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• From a stark burnt-out land, the Pazhathottam area in Anamudi Shola National Park has transformed into a green heaven teeming with life due to conservation efforts.

Anamudi Shola National Park

• Anamudi Shola National Park is a protected area located along the Western Ghats of Idukki district in Kerala state.
• It lies just east of Eravikulam National parak.
• It is surrounded by Eravikulam National Park, Pampadum Shola National park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mathikettan Shola Park.
• Anamudi shola National Park consists of three Shola Reserve Forests namely Pannavan shola, Pullaradi shola and Indivara shola together occupying an area of 42068 Sq.Km.
• It was declared as a National Park in the year of 2003.
• The park provides safe and comfortable habitat to the wild species of flora and fauna.
• The rich wildlife includes Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Indian Bison, Nilgiri tahr, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Giant Grizzled Squirrel, Hanuman Langur, Sloth Bear, Flying Squirrels etc.

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