This atlas is in beta. I am still checking facts, ranges, and species lists, so some of it may be wrong or incomplete. It is here early so these places get seen. If you spot an error, write to me.
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
BetaKalakad-Mundanthurai protects the wet Agasthyamalai hills in the far south. It is a thick, biodiverse rainforest where tigers go largely unseen and endemic primates move through the canopy.
Why this place matters
A critical catchment area for 14 rivers in Tamil Nadu and a global hotspot for Agasthyamalai endemism.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Birds
Great hornbillBuceros bicornisVUVulnerable
Reptiles
King cobraOphiophagus hannahVUVulnerable
Notable birds include Malabar Grey Hornbill and Great Eared Nightjar. Reptiles include King Cobra and Gliding Lizard.
Plan your visit
After the monsoon, the hill streams and waterfalls are in full flow.