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Wildlife in kerala |
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Kerala is a state which is situated in the south of India. As this state is known as the Gods own country, this state is home to number of the special and rare species of the marine life, animals and birds. The wildlife in Kerala attracts the tourist from all over the world. The national parks and sanctuaries of this state give a very big opportunity to the travelers to see the wildlife in a very natural way.
Therefore the adventure lovers find this place more interesting. This state is home to some of the animals like lions, tigers, deer, monkeys, civet cats, elephants, leopards, nilgiri Tahr and squirrel etc. one can here also see the turtles, crocodiles and fish. Some of the wildlife in Kerala are:
Eravikulam National Park: This national park was placed to protect the Nilgiri Tahr. This national park is located in the district of Idukki. This national park covers an area of about 95 sq. km. this park is home to a large number of different species of animals and birds. This place is quite famous among the wildlife in Kerala. |
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: This national park is considered as the ornithologist’s paradise. As the name suggests this sanctuary is home to a large number of species of birds as the teals, eagles, vultures, herons, wild ducks, migratory birds and water fowls.
Periyar National Park: This national park is known as a famous tiger reserve. Here one can also see the languor, lion tailed macaque, lions and tigers etc. This national park is very much popular. |
Silent Valley National Park: This national park is located in the Western Ghats in the hills of Kundai. One can here find the rare herbs and plants for the therapy of Ayurvedic. One will really have a fun while visiting this national park.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary: This national park is a popular reserve in the district of Idukki. This national park covers an area of 90 sq km. this park is home to the different species of the animals and birds such as eagles, squirrel, cobras, macaques, deer’s and vipers etc.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary: This sanctuary is shaped between the twigs of the Periyar River. The rivers here are wealthy in the fish life. One can here see the rare birds such as the rose billed roller, wood pecker, egret, heron, Ceylon frog mouth and jungle myna etc. this bird sanctuary is a popular tourist spot among the wildlife in Kerala.
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