Annual faunal survey begins in Munnar
A four-day annual faunal survey has commenced in the Munnar wildlife division of Idukki. The survey aims to estimate the populations of various species, including birds and butterflies, across several protected areas. Conducted by the Munnar Wildlife Division and the Travancore Nature History Society, the initiative involves nearly 100 participants and seeks to document biodiversity and potential species extinction.
- ▪The survey runs from May 21 to 24 and covers Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pampadum Shola National Park.
- ▪It is a joint effort between the Munnar Wildlife Division and the Travancore Nature History Society.
- ▪The initiative aims to discover new species and assess the extinction status of existing ones.
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A four-day annual faunal survey has begun in the Munnar wildlife division in Idukki. According to officials, Faunal survey 2026 will estimate the population of birds, butterflies, and odonates (dragonflies) within the wildlife division.The survey, which runs from May 21 to 24, will assess faunal numbers across Eravikulam National Park (ENP), Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pampadum Shola National Park. Officials stated that the initiative is being jointly conducted by the Munnar Wildlife Division and the Travancore Nature History Society (TNHS).Nearly 100 members are participating in the survey, which was officially inaugurated in Munnar on Thursday by Munnar Wildlife Warden K.V. Harikrishnan.
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