Due to its climatic conditions, Kerala is home to a variety of wildlife. You can see numerous wildlife species in wildlife parks and sanctuaries of the state. Amon
gst wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala, Periyar is most important and famous for the tigers and elephants. One of the oldest wildlife protected areas of India, Periyar was established in 1895. In the year 1978 the wildlife sanctuary became the tiger reserve and has a significant tiger population. Besides the wildlife, the pictursque Periyar lake add more to the charm of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 777 sq. kms, out of which 360 sq. kms is covered by thick, dense and evergreen forests. Amidst the thick forests the sanctuary provides shelter to faunal species including mammals, reptiles and avian species.
gst wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala, Periyar is most important and famous for the tigers and elephants. One of the oldest wildlife protected areas of India, Periyar was established in 1895. In the year 1978 the wildlife sanctuary became the tiger reserve and has a significant tiger population. Besides the wildlife, the pictursque Periyar lake add more to the charm of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 777 sq. kms, out of which 360 sq. kms is covered by thick, dense and evergreen forests. Amidst the thick forests the sanctuary provides shelter to faunal species including mammals, reptiles and avian species. Elephants and tigers are the prime attractions of Periyar. In addition to these, you can spot wild animals like Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambhar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Indian Wild Dog, rare Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur, Bonnet Macaque etc. Periyar is also famous for housing hundred species of birds who will mesmerize you with their sweet voices.
About 250 bird species make their seasonal home in Periyar. Some of the famous bird species you can spot here are Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, Great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes. Great hornbill, red billed leiothrix, mustached warbler, gold crest, bright-headed cisticola, chestnut-bellied nuthatch, green-backed tit, slaty-backed forktail, ultramarine flycatcher, dark-sided thrush, white-tailed ruby throat and collared falcon
et are other avian species found in the sanctuary. Periyar is also home to rare varieties of snakes and flying lizards. If you are lucky enough you may see a King Cobra or a Python.Boating across the Periyar Lake is a thrilling experience and you should must go for it. Board a boat of your choice and see herds of elephants bathing in the lake or other animals resting under the shade of trees.
So, visit the wildlife country of God’s own country and spot wild animals living in their natural habitat.
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