Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Eastern Imperial Eagle, a rare migratory raptor, was recently spotted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu during the winter season. This sighting underscores Mudumalai’s significance as a key habitat for migratory birds of prey, offering open grasslands, forest edges, tall nesting trees, and abundant prey. The reserve, part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, supports diverse wildlife and helps maintain ecological balance as these top predators regulate small mammal populations. Increasing tourism pressure poses challenges, making sustainable management critical to protect both migratory and resident species in this ecologically sensitive area.