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Keeping migration of elephant population in minds, 5 Elephant Reserves have been declared to manage the habitat best suited for elephant population in Tamil Nadu.
Established: 2003
Districts: Nilgiris, Erode & Dharmapuri
Area: 466,245 ha
Features: One of the largest elephant habitats in South India, forming a vital corridor between the Western and Eastern Ghats for long-distance elephant movement.
Established: 2003
Districts: Coimbatore & Nilgiris
Area: 56,557 ha
Features: Known for dense tropical rainforests and high elephant population, connecting the Silent Valley and Nilambur forest landscapes.
Established: 2003
Districts: Theni, Virudhunagar & Tirunelveli
Area: 124,910 ha
Features: Forms an important part of the Periyar–Srivilliputhur forest belt, supporting elephants, tigers, and rich biodiversity.
Anamalai – Parambikulam (Anamalai Elephant Reserve)
Established: 2003
Districts: Coimbatore & Dindigul
Area: 145,723 ha
Features: A major elephant stronghold within the Anamalai hills, linking Anamalai Tiger Reserve and Parambikulam landscapes.
Established: 2022
Districts: Tirunelveli & Kanyakumari
Area: 119,748.26 ha
Features: A newly notified reserve in the southern Western Ghats, known for pristine forests, elephant herds, and high endemism.