Q. Senna tora, an invasive plant species, has recently emerged in which Tiger reserve?
Answer: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Notes: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is working to remove a new invasive plant species, Senna tora, in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Senna tora, native to Central America, has recently appeared in the Sigur and Moyar areas of MTR’s buffer zone. Officials are concerned that this plant may spread, threatening MTR’s open grasslands, crucial for local wildlife like elephants, deer, and Indian gaur. The plant's cyclical nature and preference for drier areas complicate management efforts, as it could significantly disrupt the fragile ecosystem already facing other invasive flora.