The Nilgiris : Than larger mammals, a forest fire is a curse to smaller mammals, rattlers and other reptiles. The ongoing forest fire in the Mudumalai tiger reserve ( MTR) and in the adjoining Bandipur Tiger Reserve has not only gutted several acres of forests but also countless smaller mammals and reptiles.
The Nilgiris : Than larger mammals, a forest fire is a curse to smaller mammals, rattlers and other reptiles. The ongoing forest fire in the Mudumalai tiger reserve ( MTR) and in the adjoining Bandipur Tiger Reserve has not only gutted several acres of forests but also countless smaller mammals and reptiles.
While many smaller mammals were spotted in a burnt state in Mandradiar circle area in the MTR, a 15-foot-long python struggling with injuries was lucky enough to be rescued by the forest department on Monday. The Python was found coiled beneath a tree trunk in an extremely dehydrated state.
The officials immediately administered first aid to the injured snake by pouring buckets of water over it. After the Python showed signs of normalcy, it was released into the forest area near Moyar river which is presently free from forest fire.
While many smaller mammals were spotted in a burnt state in Mandradiar circle area in the MTR, a 15-foot-long python struggling with injuries was lucky enough to be rescued by the forest department on Monday. The Python was found coiled beneath a tree trunk in an extremely dehydrated state.
The officials immediately administered first aid to the injured snake by pouring buckets of water over it. After the Python showed signs of normalcy, it was released into the forest area near Moyar river which is presently free from forest fire.