WILD LIFE SANCTUARY IN TAMIL NADU STATE AND DETAILS LIST OF FOREST LIVING ANIMALS THING Introduction Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu Etymology History Geography Flora Fauna Tribal Communities Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary A wildlife sanctuary in India is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide opportunities for study or research. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of protected areas in India.[1] Wildlife sanctuaries of India, are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of March 2025, 573 wildlife sanctuaries have been established, covering 123,762.56 km2 (47,784.99 sq mi).[2] Among these, Project Tiger governs 53 tiger reserves, which are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger.[3] Additionally, there are 33 elephant reserves covering 80,778 km2 ...