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tea plantations
Coverage of tea plantations in the Nexus archive.
- Forest department links surge in tiger attacks to growing cattle population in Munnar
The forest department in Munnar has linked a surge in tiger attacks to the growing cattle population in the region. The abundance of easy prey has caused tigers to live socially within tea plantations.
- Forest dept. begins steps to recapture tiger that strays into human habitations near Vandiperiyar
The forest department has initiated efforts to recapture a tiger that has been present in the tea plantations of Vandiperiyar since late April. The tiger's presence poses a threat to plantation workers in the area.