A three-day annual faunal survey of
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary jointly conducted by Kerala Forest Department and
Travancore Nature History Society (TNHS), concluded here with interesting
finds. The 171 sqkm sanctuary was covered by 10 teams of experts using
basecamps in all elevations and habitats. The exercise was a part of the annual
faunal assessment which targets census of Butterflies, Birds and Odonates of
the sanctuary. In addition, the teams also listed mammals, reptiles, amphibians
and ants. The programme started with a meeting at Thenmalai where the
participants were briefed about the survey. The meeting was chaired Wildlife
Warden Mr Sajeev Kumar B, Asst Wildlife Warden and Mr Sasikumaran Nair AK
delivered the introductory speech and the Wildlife Assistant Mr Shiju B
