Kerala is home to some of the most
well known wildlife sanctuaries of the
country. Animals, birds and reptiles
that inhabit these sanctuaries are a
varied lot and offer a wildlife aficionado
a joy that they cannot forget in their
life.
Wildlife Destinations
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - The most
prominent wildlife sanctuary in the
state of Kerala is the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary. Here, though, Tigers are
fewer in number, yet they attract most
of the attention from the visitors.
Some of the other animals that can be
seen roaming around in the tropical
evergreen and semi evergreen forests
of the park are Elephants, Otters, Nilgiri
Langurs, Common Langurs, Bonnet Macaques,
Lion Tailed Macaque, Malabar Squirrel,
Wild Boar, Sambar and Barking Deer.
Around 200 species of birds can also
be seen fluttering their wings in the
park.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - The Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary is an abode of some of
the most beautiful and even rare variety
of bird species. On board the houseboats
and motorboats, bird lovers can see
their favourite birds flying from the
branch of one tree to another. During
migratory season, birds like Siberian
Cranes, Parrots, Teal, Larks, Flycatchers,
Wood Beetle, and other birds are seen
here
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary is blessed with a
soothing greenery that is heartening
as visitors go around sighting animals
and birds. Some of the most prominent
wildlife species that can be seen here
include Elephant, Spotted Deer, Bison,
Tiger, Cheetah and Wild Bear.
