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Wildlife In Kerala / Kerala Wildlife

Periyar Wildlife:

The most renowned purpose is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady, one of India's major shelter areas. The drive to Thekkady itself is delightful as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary:

This bird sanctuary is a peninsular land of 25 sq. km. Formed between the branches of River Periyar. The rivers are rich in fishlife and are trivial for most of the year. The avifauna includes both resting aboriginal birds and water birds. The most famous of the indigenous birds are Malabar grey hornbill, grey jungle fowl, heron, egret, jungle myna, wood pecker, rose winged and blue winged parakeet. Rare birds like Ceylon frog-mouth, rose billed roller etc. are also seen

This bird sanctuary is a peninsular land of 25 sq. km. created between the branches of River Periyar. The rivers are rich in fishlife and are shallow for most of the year. The avifauna includes both resting native birds and water birds. The most famous of the indigenous birds are Malabar grey hornbill, grey jungle fowl, heron, egret, jungle myna, wood pecker, rose winged and blue winged parakeet. Rare birds like Ceylon frog-mouth, rose billed roller etc. are also seen

The sanctuary is situated just above the arch dam. An area of 70 sq. km. of forest land in between the Periyar and Cheruthoni rivers form an excellent habitat for wildlife. Elephants, bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar etc are found in this area. The lake on the three sides of the sanctuary offers a panoramic view to the tourists

Chinnar Wildlife:

nearness to Eravikulam National Park and Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu makes Chinnar rich in wildlife. This sanctuary is easily accessible from Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu and Munnar in Kerala.