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GYPS Vultures - Moyar Valley
April 6 , 2024
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- It is the only region in peninsular India where you have the biggest nesting colony of Gyps vultures in the wild.
- Moyar valley or Maayar (invisible river) valley extends from Gudalur through the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
- This entire stretch of nearly 85 km is a wildlife haven and important biome in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- It sheltering several vital species like tiger and elephant and the critically endangered Gyps vulture.
- None of the other southern states can boast of being such a good breeding ground for these birds.
- It has a common boundary with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) on the West, Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) on the North, the Nilgiris North Division on the South and East, and Gudalur Forest Division on the South West.
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