From the Desk of the Deputy Director, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve As we observe Wildlife Week 2025, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all wildlife lovers, forest & field staff, local communities, partner NGOs, and every citizen who values the natural heritage of our land. Why Parambikulam matters : This reserve is exceptional not only for its rich biodiversity — multiple forest types (evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, shola, etc.) — but also for being home to rare and endemic species:

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