Tamil Nadu Allocates ₹1 Crore for Wildlife Protection
In 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government allocated ₹1 crore for the conservation of four lesser-known endangered species, marking a targeted biodiversity protection initiative. These species are the Lion-Tailed Macaque, Madras Hedgehog, Striped Hyena, and Hump-Headed Mahseer. The financial allocation is species-specific: ₹48.5 lakh for the Lion-Tailed Macaque, ₹20.5 lakh for the Madras Hedgehog, ₹14 lakh for the Striped Hyena, and ₹17 lakh for the Hump-Headed Mahseer.
The scheme includes habitat monitoring, scientific surveys, canopy bridges for primates, in-situ breeding of fish, awareness programs, and training of frontline forest staff. These measures aim to improve genetic diversity, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and restore ecological balance.
The Lion-Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), found in the Western Ghats, is classified as Endangered by the IUCN and plays a vital role in seed dispersal and f
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