Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned?

• Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
• Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary
• National Parks and Biosphere Reserves in Kerala
• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared

• Biodiversity Conservation(GS III- Environment)

What needs to be known?

• Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Location: Western slope of the Western Ghats in  Kerala.
  • Rivers: Cheenkannipuzha
  • Fauna: Malabar grey hornbill, Malabar giant squirrel, and butterfly species such as Malabar banded peacock.
  • Vegetation: Tropical and semi-evergreen forests.
  • Tribes: Cholanaikar (PVGT) and Paniyar
• Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Declared under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, by both central and state governments.

Source: The Hindu