Continue Reading on TOI App
Open
OPEN APP

Tamil Nadu environment department observes National Wildlife Week

The Tamil Nadu environment, forest and climate change department ... Read More
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu environment, forest and climate change department is celebrating the National Wildlife Week from October 2 to 8 to create awareness on conservation of wild species.


In a social media post, secretary of the department Supriya Sahu said their focus would be on conservation of lesser known critically endangered wild animals found not only in terrestrial ecosystem but in marine ecosystems too.

The department has already notified conservation reserves for slender loris, dugongs, elephants and birds and started projects saving the Nilgiri tahr and turtles. More efforts will be made by setting up conservation centres and their habitat protection.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Continue Reading
Follow Us On Social Media
end of article
More Trending Stories
Visual Stories
More Visual Stories
UP NEXT
Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information