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Shola and Grasslands
Shola and Grasslands
Eravikulam, Kerala, 6 March 2007
Shola forests harbour disproportionately more endemic species of birds, plants, fishes and invertebrates from what little we know at present. This habitat is known for its water retention ability and most south Indian rivers originate from this habitat, supporting millions of people and their farmlands downstream.