Conservation
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Tamil Nadu synchronized bird survey 2025 – Kanniyakumari
The Tamil Nadu Synchronized Bird Survey was conducted in two phases focusing on different habitats. The wetland bird survey took place on March 9th, while the forest bird survey was carried out on March 16th. For the first time, nocturnal birding was also included in the survey, with sessions held on March 8th and 15th…
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I Love Wildlife
The phrase “I love New York” is globally recognized, giving the impression that everyone in the world loves the city. However, this is clearly not true. Nevertheless, it creates an illusion of universal affection for New York. Recently, similar slogans have appeared across Tamil Nadu, such as “I love Chennai,” “I love Coimbatore,” “I love…
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Wetland Day Celebrated in Kanniyakumari with School Children
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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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 along with the forest department staff encountered the breathtaking spectacle of the bioluminescence. Upon inquiry, both the forest department personnel and the local tribal communities, these indigenous sources of knowledge, confirmed the presence of such…
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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 bottles poses a significant threat to the environment and wildlife. To address this issue Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation is taking commendable steps by organizing cleanup efforts in these pristine ecosystems. These cleanup activities not only remove…
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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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Tetrapods in Kanniyakumari beaches – Do we really need them ?
Tetrapods are concrete structures designed to protect coastlines from erosion by reducing the impact of waves and currents. They are shaped like pyramids or tetrahedrons, and they are placed along the shoreline to create a barrier that absorbs the energy of incoming waves and redistributes it in different directions.
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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 had instructed the public if they were raising any Indian wild birds in their home especially parakeets, mynas it should be surrendered to the forest department. After the announcement was made there was a surprising…
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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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Wetland Synchronized Bird Survey in Kanniyakumari District
Synchronized bird survey for wetland birds happened all over Tamil Nadu on January 28-29 2023. Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation organized an orientation session on 28th evening about wetland bird identification for the volunteers.