Mayiladuthurai college study identifies major otter habitat in Mettur region
A study conducted by the Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology of A.V.C. Udhayan, director, Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur. It focuses on smooth coated otter population assessment, habitat improvement and conservation measures in Mettur dam and other major freshwater ecosystems.As part of the field survey, researchers covered the coracle landing areas and adjoining stretches of the Cauvery near Mettur.
- ▪A study conducted by the Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology of A.V.C.
- ▪Udhayan, director, Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur.
- ▪It focuses on smooth coated otter population assessment, habitat improvement and conservation measures in Mettur dam and other major freshwater ecosystems.As part of the field survey, researchers covered the coracle landing areas and adjoin
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A study conducted by the Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology of A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, has identified evidence of a significant smooth coated otter population in Mettur dam and Cauvery river stretches of Salem district, prompting researchers to call for the area to be declared a protected freshwater habitat.The study is being carried out with financial assistance from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department under the guidance of A. Udhayan, director, Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur.
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