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Central India Wildlife
Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary is a
tranquil little sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The
highest peak of Katti Betta, covered with tropical and semi- evergreen
forests rises to a majestic height of 1145 m above sea level.
Fauna: A variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats
is found here. Herds of deer, elephants, boar and bison are quite
common. Leopards, Jungle Cats and various types of Squirrels have also
been sighted.Elephants, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Mouse Deer, Jungle Cats and
various kinds of Squirrels are found in this sanctuary. It is also rich
in avifauna and reptiles.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a
unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species.Chinnar is the habitat
of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. Located in the
rainshadow area of the Western Ghats, unlike other sanctuaries.
Flora and Fauna: Chinnar has only 48 rainy days in a year.Dry
deciduous forests, high sholas and wet grasslands are also found here.
As one travels from Karimuthi to Chinnar Elephants, Spotted Deer,
Sambhar, Hanuman monkey and even Peacocks can be seen on either sides of
the road.Declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1984, it is spread over an
area of 90,422 sq. kms. The undulated terrain with rocky patches adds to
the scenic splendour of the sanctuary.
The main attractions of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are Elephants, Gaurs,
Panthers, Spotted Deer, Sambhars, Grizzled Giant Squirrels, Hanuman
Langurs, Peacocks, Star Tortoises and Travancore evening browns.
Eravikulam National Park
A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the
Nilgiri Tahr ( Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park
stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas,
spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills.
Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over
the sanctuary in majestic pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all
kinds of rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest of its kind
in the world, is a unique inhabitant of the park.
Flora: The vegetation type of this region is mainly tropical
evergreen forest. Grasslands, shrubs, and forests are what one finds
throughout. Grasslands with patches of forests known as sholas in
between cover almost the entire region.
Fauna: Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri
Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc.
An ideal place for trekking, facilities are provided here and tourists
are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary The
sanctuary is situated just above the arch dam. An area of 77 sq. km. of
forestland in between the Periyar and Cheruthoni rivers form an
excellent habitat for wildlife. The lake on the three sides of the
sanctuary offers a panoramic view to the tourists.
Flora : The Idukki reservoir formed by three dams - namely the
Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu Dams extends to 33 sq. km. A picturesque
lake, a majestic arch dam across two hills and roaming herds of
elephants and gaur are sights that lure you to this enchanting canopy of
tropical semi-evergreen and deciduous forests.
Fauna : The sanctuary has a large variety of flora and fauna.
Among the mammals, Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Wild Dogs, Jungle
Cats, Tiger, Wild Boar etc reptiles such as Cobra, Viper, Krait and a
large number of non- poisonous snakes can be seen. Jungle Fowl, Myna,
Laughing Thrush, Black Bulbul, Peafowl, Woodpecker, Kingfisher etc also
inhabit the place in large numbers.
Kadalundi bird sanctuary
Kadalundi bird sanctuary, 19 kms from
Kozhikode is home to more than a hundred varieties of native birds and
over 60 species of migratory birds flock here in large numbers. The
sanctuary, which is spread over a cluster of islands, covers an area of
3 kms in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks. A hillock, which is 200 m
above sea level, provides a splendid view of the river mouth and the
sea.
Fauna: The sanctuary is a haven for Migratory Birds. Terns,
Gulls, Herons, Sandpipers, Whimbrels, and other migratory birds flock
the place from the month of November and return only by the end of
April. The park is also famous for wide variety of Fish, Mussels and
Crabs.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on
the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian
population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as
well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.
The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting
wooded land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's
Mansion', which was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism
Development Corporation (KTDC).
Fauna: The main attractions are local birds like the water fowl,
cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory
Siberian cranes.Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and
other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.
Neyyar National Park
The Neyyar reservoir is easily
navigable and extends 9.06 sq. km. The vegetation varies from tropical
wet evergreen to grasslands. Agasthyakoodam of 1890 meters elevation is
in this sanctuary.
Fauna : Elephants, gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri Tahr, jungle cat,
wild boar, Nilgiri Langur etc. are seen. A crocodile breeding center,
deer farm and lion safari park are the main attractions near the dam
site.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam has one of the largest population of gaur (bison).
Flora: The rich fauna includes Bonnet Macaques, Tigers,
Spectacled Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Turtles, Darters, Little Cormorants
and Black Eagles. The place is ideal for boating and trekking.
Fauna includes Sambar, spotted deer, jungle cat, lion-tailed
macaque, common otter, sloth bear etc. are the other inhabitants. There
are also a few tigers and leopards.
Peechi
Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary
comprising of the dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests is
situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. The place
is congenial for boating and trekking.
Flora and Fauna: The natural habitat at Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary
is frequented by Tigers, Leopards and Wild Dogs, besides the Sambar and
the Spotted and Barking deer. There are more than 50 species of orchids
and medicinal plants.
Peppara National Park
Peppara is
accessible from Vithurai on Thiruvananthapuram - Ponmudi road. It is
spread over an area of 53 Sq. km. on the Western Ghats.
Flora and Fauna : This is dotted with large hills and numerous
hillocks with forests and Eucalyptus plantations. This sanctuary with
its rich fauna and birds is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife
enthusiasts.
The sanctuary is home to Elephants, Sambhar, Lion-tailed Macaques,
Leopards, and assorted birds. Gaur, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Tiger and
the Nilgiri Langur are also among the main inhabitants of the park.
Periyar National Park
Between Trivandrum and Munnar is
Thekkady, the home of one of India's oldest and best-known wildlife
sancturies. The former princely state of Travancore began to develop the
area as a sanctuary in 1934, using the artificial lake that had been
formed by flooding in 1895 as its center. By 1950 the sanctuary had
reached its present size of 780 square kilometers and was named the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is in fact closer to madurai in Tamil Nadu, 140 kilometers
to the east via an extremely attractive road, and Cochin, 200 kilometers
to the west. The vast calmness of the lake and the stark, skeletal
remains of the trees that protrude from its waters give the area a
primeval look. The mists that swirl ethereally over the water in the
early morning heighten this impression.
Fauna: The wildlife remains largely undisturbed by visitors who
must observe it from special boats which glide across the surface of the
lake. although the stars of the sanctuary are the families of wild
elephants that often gather near the water's edge, other inhabitants
include bears, sambhar, bison and spotted deer, as well as many
screeching monkeys. The sanctuary was one of the first to come under the
centeral goverment's successful Project Tiger. The bird life is rich and
varied and Periyar attracts dedicated bird- watching enthusiasts.
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary, located
15 kms from Munnar is the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. Half the
world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated in this
region.The animal is fast becoming extinct. The sanctuary is a part of
the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, and visitors are allowed only to the
tourism area in the Rajamala region.
The Nilgiri Tahrs are now reduced to small herds found in
Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in
Rajamala is estimated at 1317.
Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary
Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary located
70 kms from Kollam, on the Kollam-Shencotta Road, is a green valley of
splendid forests, situated on the banks of the Shendurny River. Steep
and rugged peaks surround the sanctuary, which is dotted by several
breathtaking ravines. On the northern side of the sanctuary is Palaruvi,
a beautiful picnic spot. In the tropical evergreen and mixed deciduous
forests here are found a variety of animals.
Fauna: The park is rich in flora and fauna and is a haven to a
variety of animals such as Elephants, Gaurs, Barking Deers, Cobra,
Viper, Python and the Indian Porcupine.
Silent Valley National Park
This silent valley is only vestige of
a near virgin forest in the whole of the Western Ghats. The Park is the
house to the elephants, tigers, wild dog, flying squirrel and lioned
tailed macaque. Till Mukkali one can travel through vehicles and from
Mukkali one has to cover at least 24 km on foot. The river Kuntipuzha
flows through the valley and make it a beautiful place to see. Admission
to the park is restricted.
Fauna : The park has a huge variety of wildlife, with over a 100
species of Butterflies and 400 species of Moths and other animals like
the Ceylon Frog Moth, Great Indian Hornbill, the Nilgiri Laughing Thrush
and the Lion-Tailed Macaque.
The park has around 26 species of mammals and 120 species of avifauna,
many of them considered endangered. Apart from these, there are 11
species of snakes, 19 species of amphibians, and nine species of Lizards
in the park.
The Silent Valley has over 110 plant species of medicinal value, and
seven new plant species have been discovered here
Thattekad National Park.
In the dense tropical evergreen and
deciduous forests and grassland patches is located the Thatekkad Bird
Sanctuary. Home to a microcosm of India's bird population with about 500
winged species, the sanctuary was designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the
renowned ornithologist.
This bird sanctuary is spread over an area of 25 sq.km. This sanctuary
is in between the parts of river Periyar. This bird sanctuary is the
house to the both resting indigenous birds and water birds. The
indigenous birds found mostly there are Malabar Grey hornbill, Grey
jungle fowl, heron, egret, jungle myna, wood pecker, rose winged and
blue winged parakeet. Birds which, rarely seen there are like Ceylon
frog-mouth, rose billed roller etc.
Fauna: Houses some 200 variety of birds including gray jungle
fowl, Falcons, Hornbill, Blackbird etc. Some reptiles and animals are
also seen in this area.
The important species of birds here are Indian rollers, Cuckoos, Common
Snipes, Pheasants, Jungle Nightjars, Kites, Grey Drongos, Malabar Tro,
Woodpeckers, Large Pied Wagtails, Baya Sparrows, Grey Jungle Fowls, Hill
Mynas, Robins, Jungle Babblers, Sundries and Darters.
Rare birds such as Ceylon Frog-mouth, Rose Billed roller,
Crimson-throated Barbers, Bee-eaters, Shrikes, Fairy Blue Grey-headed
Fishing Eagles, Black Winged Kites, Nightherons, Grey Hoi and Malabar
Hornbills can also be seen.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1973, the Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of
Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu. Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary, 15 kms from Calicut is bisected by a tract of
cultivated land into two distinct parts. One falls in the Kozhikode
District and the other in the Kannur District. Wayanad literally means
the 'land of swamps'.Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral
part of the nilgiri biosphere reserve, which has been established with
the chief objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region.
Flora: The flora of this wildlife sanctuary comprises moist
deciduous forests, though the climate also supports evergreen forests on
the higher ridges. Teak is the predominant floral specie in this
sanctuary along with marshes that are full of grasses and support the
best quality of bamboos.
Fauna: Major fauna species here include the tiger, leopard, sloth
bear, wild dog, jackal, elephant, and Indian fox. Other wildlife that
have made this park their habitat are the gaur, sambar, spotted dear,
Indian muntjac, wild boar, and giant squirrel.
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