Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
The Hindu Bureau

Dragonfly count to be undertaken in MTR

A three-day count of dragonflies, damselflies and other odonates is set to take place in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) from Friday.

In a press release, officials stated that the initiative was being undertaken by the Forest Department with the assistance of the Society for Odonata. The release added that odonates and their presence were a key indicator of the health of the local ecosystem, primarily the quality of water in water bodies.

The count will be conducted by forest staff with the help of researchers, environmentalists, activists and volunteers. The count will be carried out on Saturday and Sunday after a one-day training on Friday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.