Tropical dry evergreen forest

Located in Chennai, India, Guindy National Park is a 2.70 km2 (1.04 sq mi) protected area within Tamil Nadu and is one of the few national parks located within a city.Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, and zoological importance of the area, In 1920 Guindy was declared as Reserve Forest. Later an area of 270.57 ha of the Guindy Park Reserved Forest was declared a National Park in 1978.

One of the few remaining remnants of Southern Tropical Dry Evergreen Forests forms a pattern of mosaic with grasslands and scrubs in the National Park. A total of 350 species of plants have been identified, most of which are indigenous. During the summer months, parts of the vegetation look dry, but the National Park turns green and verdant after monsoon rains

Tropical dry evergreen forest

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Black buck

The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources.Formerly widespread, only small, scattered herds are seen today, largely confined to protected areas.hunting of blackbuck is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
Spotted Deer

The chital also known as spotted deer, and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent.Chital are active throughout the day. In the summer, time is spent in rest under shade, and the sun's glare is avoided if the temperature reaches 80 °F (27 °C); activity peaks as dusk approaches. As days grow cooler, foraging begins before sunrise and peaks by early morning.
Jackals

Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, predators of small to medium-sized animals and proficient scavengers.Their most common social unit is a monogamous pair, which defends its territory from other pairs by vigorously chasing intruding rivalsJackals may occasionally assemble in small packs, for example, to scavenge a carcass, but they normally hunt either alone or in pairs.
Palm Civet

The Asian palm civet is thought to lead a solitary lifestyle, It is both terrestrial and arboreal, showing a nocturnal activity pattern with peaks between late evening until after midnight but less active during nights when the moon is brightests. As an omnivore it feeds foremost on fruits such as berries and pulpy fruits. It thus helps to maintain tropical forest ecosystems via seed dispersal.

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