• It is located in the Kollam District of Kerala.
  • It was established in 1984 and covers a total area of 171 sq. km.
  • The Shendurney River flows through this region.
  • The wildlife sanctuary, which is part of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, owes its name to the endemic species Ghuta Travancorica, locally known as ‘Chenkurunji’.
  • The region has Tropical evergreen & semi-evergreen forests
  • Key species in the region are the Lion-tailed macaque (endangered), Indian bison, and Malabar giant squirrel.

 

Source: The Hindu