Motorists get glimpses of wildlife free of cost

Rich biodiversity in Amravathy reserved forest area is offering the travellers along Udumalpet-Munnar highway some of the nicest glimpses of wildlife without having to go deep into the woods. With summer picking up, it is now a frequent sight for the motorists to watch wild elephant and deer herds, among other animals, crossing the busy highway at places near to Amaravathy Dam and along the famous S-bend area in the stretch.

“They cross the road to head for water sources near the dam and also to feed on some typical plants growing in the habitat before disappearing into the thick jungle,” forest officials pointed out. The forest department had erected sign boards indicating the areas where the elephant herds would cross frequently as a warning to the motorists.
“We are also appealing to the onlookers not to provoke the animals to avoid any confrontation,” forest officials said.