Hornbill Conservation Initiative Launched in Tamil Nadu to Combat Habitat Loss

Hornbill decline in the Western Ghats was initially blamed on poaching but later research revealed habitat loss due to deforestation as the primary cause. A new initiative in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Tiger Reserve aims to conserve hornbills through research, habitat restoration, and community engagement, recognizing their vital ecological role.

Hornbill Conservation Initiative Launched in Tamil Nadu to Combat Habitat Loss
Hornbill decline in the Western Ghats was initially blamed on poaching but later research revealed habitat loss due to deforestation as the primary cause. A new initiative in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Tiger Reserve aims to conserve hornbills through research, habitat restoration, and community engagement, recognizing their vital ecological role.