6.11   Wild life

. Wild life Animals and birds live in forests constitute the wild life. Tamil Nadu has a variety of wild animals, birds and reptiles. Hills are an ideal refuge for elephants, bisons, tigers, deer and ­monkeys. Several wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks have been set up to protect the animal life in the state. S. No Biosphere Reserves in Tamil Nadu The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu is a state with varied climate, landforms and resources. This makes our state a distinct one among the Indian states. In Tamil Nadu, if the available resources are utilised rationally, it may continue to be at top in the country. So, it is the duty of the every individual to strive towards achieving this goal.