Eravikulam, Western Ghats
Facts and practical information
Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km2 national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala in India. Situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east, it is the first national park in Kerala. ()
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Wildlife
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Bengal tiger
The Bengal tiger, scientifically known as *Panthera tigris tigris*, is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, these majestic creatures face significant threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation.
Mammals
Asiatic Wild Dog, Red Dog, Dhole
The dhole, also known as the Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, or mountain wolf, is a captivating canid indigenous to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia. Although closely related to species in the Canis genus, dholes...
Mammals
Gaur
The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a massive and impressive wild cattle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986, with an estimated global population of up to 21,000 mature...
Mammals
Sambar deer
The sambar is a large deer species native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it has been listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to hunting, insurgency, and habitat destruction.
Mammals
Indian elephant
The Indian elephant, a subspecies of the Asian elephant, is native to mainland Asia and is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to a significant decline in its wild population. Indian elephants are smaller than their African counterparts and have...
Mammals
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