On February 2nd, 2024, the Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation (KNF), along with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Forest Department of Tamil Nadu, organized an awareness program for 75 government school children in celebration of World Wetland Day.
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Mission Iyarkai Camp Program
The initiative entails adhering to a curriculum crafted by WWF India, commencing with the establishment of a green committee by students. Subsequently, students are tasked with conducting a school audit, surveying biodiversity on their school premises, and engaging with the local community. To foster active participation, the Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation has been enlisted as the local partner for the project.
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Discovery of Bioluminescent Mushroom in Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary
During a monsoon expedition within the protected area of Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary (KKWLS) of Tamil Nadu a team of researchers…
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Glass Bottle Cleanup in Forest Areas
The impact of human activities on natural ecosystems is an increasingly pressing concern. In forest areas, the littering of glass…
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KK Wilderness Explorer program
The KK Wilderness Explorer program, initiated by the Kanniyakumari Forest Department, aims to introduce school students to the rich biodiversity of the Kanniyakumari district. Collaborating as a knowledge partner in this endeavor is the Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation. The program commenced on September 16th with the participation of 33 students and two school teachers.
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Wild Kumari Photo Expo 2023
The Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation (KNF) is dedicated to promoting and conserving the rich biodiversity of the Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, India. To further our cause and raise awareness about the biodiversity in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, we organized a unique and significant event – a Photo Expo at the Kanyakumari Eco Park.
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Why moths are drawn towards light ?
Moths are nocturnal insects and are attracted to light sources at night. This behavior, known as positive phototaxis, is a natural instinct for moths, and there are several theories about why it occurs.
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Parakeet rehabilitation in Udayagiri fort
A month back DFO of Kanniyakumari Mr. M. Ilayaraja made an announcement to the public regarding the pet birds. He…
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Terrestrial Bird Census in Kanniyakumari district – March 5 2023
Synchronized bird survey was conducted all over Tamil nadu on March 4,5 2023. Previously Synchronized bird survey for wetlands was conducted on February. This time it was a terrestrial bird census and in Kanniyakumari this was conducted by the Forest Department , co-ordinated by Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation.
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Birding map of Kanniyakumari district
This map shows few of the locations where one can visit for birding in Kanniyakumari district. We have chosen the locations in such a manner that one could see the majority of birds seen in our district by covering these locations.
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