Kanikaran

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The Kanikaran language is spoken by the Kanikaran community in the Western Ghats region of Kerala. It is part of the Dravidian language family, which includes languages spoken in southern India. The language is considered endangered, and efforts are needed for documentation and preservation to maintain its cultural heritage.

The Kanikaran people have a deep connection with their natural surroundings. Their language reflects traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices related to the Western Ghats' unique environment.

The Kanikaran language is considered endangered due to factors such as limited intergenerational transmission and the influence of dominant languages like Malayalam.