‘Golden Jackal Ambassadors’ programme expanded in Tenkasi district to conserve Madras hedgehog also
The Tenkasi Forest Division is expanding its 'Golden Jackal Ambassadors' program to include the conservation of the Madras hedgehog. The initiative uses student volunteers to raise public awareness about protecting small, vulnerable wildlife species.
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Community-led conservation programs are increasingly vital for protecting biodiversity in regions where human development threatens local animal populations.
‘Golden Jackal Ambassadors’ programme expanded in Tenkasi district to conserve Madras hedgehog also left Madras hedgehog. SPECIAL ARRANGMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/618lk2/article71612608.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9865_22_10_2026_20_13_52_1_IMG_20261022_WA0352.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGMENT Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 22/10/2026: Madras hedgehog. Photo : Special Arrangment TENKASI The Tenkasi Forest Division has proposed to expand the ‘Golden Jackal Ambassadors’ programme, which was introduced a year ago in the district to increase its population and to conserve Madras hedgehog, ‘mulleli’ in Tamil, also. As the population of golden jackal rapidly dwindled due to indiscriminate construction activities being taken-up inside the forests closer to residential areas after clearing the trees and the shrubs, the Tenkasi district forest division launched the ‘Golden Jackal Ambassadors’ scheme in the schools and colleges in November last.
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