Shenbagathopu Squirrel Sanctuary

Shenbagathopu Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary
Shenbagathoppu  -  Alagarkoil near Srivilliputur. in Virudunagar Dist at Tamil Nadu.

 The sanctuary also hosts a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and butterflies. Resident and migratory elephants are common. Other animals sighted are tiger, leopard, Nilgiri tahr,  Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, sloth bear and flying squirrel. Over 100 species of birds have been identified. The rare Great Indian horn bill is also found.

The forests of Alagarkoil valley in Srivilliputur taluk and Saduragiri are known for rare medicinal plants. The medicinal value of 275 plants has been recorded and reported. The forests host a rich variety of orchids and ferns.

http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/ws_sgsws.html