Invasive Weed Threatens Elephant Habitats
Currently, the invasion of Ludwigia peruviana, an aquatic weed native to Central and South America, is posing a threat to elephant habitats and foraging areas in Tamil Nadu's Valparai, leading to potential human-elephant conflicts in the region.
- Valparai, located within the Annamalai Tiger Reserve, serves as a key habitat for elephants moving between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Key Points
- Weed Attack: The weed has infested swamps known as vayals, reducing the availability of lush grass and native plants that elephants and other herbivores rely on for food.
- Human-Elephant Conflict: The reduced availability of edible forage for elephants and gaurs in Valparai's swamps ....
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