the core sediment samples were analysed for grain size, carbonates (caco3), organic carbon (oc) to obtain a preliminary view of its environmental conditions near point calimere along the southeast coast of vedaranyam, india.the high concentration of sand in the core is attributed to the tidal influence at the akkarapallivasal river mouth. the sea water which enters the river suspends the floccu...

Grass dynamics play a major role in the density and diversity of grazing mammals. To understand drivers grass quality quantity, we assessed height, cover, soft-texture, green leaves, reproductive phase species relation to 13 ecological covariates belonging climate, vegetation, human disturbance, wild herbivores at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, southern India during November 2018─September ...

Objectives: To assess the temporal variations of large wading birds in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary and to suggest management recommendations for better visited sanctuary seasonally. Methods Statistical analysis: The population characteristic was carried out by employing a ‘direct count’ method. one-way analysis variance (ANOVA) performed understand impact various seasons on characteristic...

A rapid but intense survey was conducted using visual landmarks in the Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary to enumerate flora and foraging habits of Blackbuck Antelope cervicapra. The area divided into various segments such as sanctuary entrance, Maattu muni kovil, Savukku plot or Casuarina plantation, S-Bend road old light house for precise enumeration. total 111 plant species that include 50 he...