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Tamil Nadu Declares Agasthyamalai as a New Elephant Reserve.

Environment | Dated: 29 Mar 2026

To rigorously mitigate rising man-animal conflicts and secure migration paths, the Tamil Nadu government officially notified Agasthyamalai as its fifth Elephant Reserve. The vast reserve encompasses deeply forested areas of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The new reserve spans over a highly diverse area of 1197 square kilometers.
  • It was officially approved by the Project Elephant division of the MoEFCC.
  • The region is also an established UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Agasthyamalai.
  • State: Tamil Nadu.
  • Status: Elephant Reserve.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state government recently notified Agasthyamalai as its fifth official Elephant Reserve to protect wildlife corridors?

Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Agasthyamalai

  • Location - Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu
  • Status - UNESCO Biosphere Reserve