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Why in the News?
An invasive species, Senna spectabilis, has spread in the buffer zones of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
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About
Senna Spectabilis
- It is an invasive deciduous tree species from South and Central America.
- Uses:
- Traditional medicine
- Ornamental purposes
What is the ‘Invasive species?
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.
- They are capable of causing the extinction of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity.
- The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill 2021 introduced a regulatory framework for invasive species.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR)
- Location: In Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
- Flora: tropical evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, moist teak forest, dry teak forest, secondary grasslands.
Fauna: Elephants, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, etc.
