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- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
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- Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary
- Silent Valley National Park
- Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 53 sq. km. on the Western Ghats and was established in 1938. The place is fascinating for its damsite, thick forest areas, eucalyptus
plantations, crystal clear streams and rocky terrains ideal for adventure expeditions.
The area also includes the areas of two other sanctuaries, the Palode reserve (24sq.kms) and the Kottoor reserve (29sq.kms). The terrain of the sanctuary is more or less hilly. Peppara National
Park is the natural habitat of tiger, panther, wild dog, elephant, gaur, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur, sambhar, lion tailed macaque, barking deer, wild boar, Malabar squirrel etc. Birdlife of
the sanctuary is also prolific. The bird species include the water birds like darter, little cormorant, pied king fisher and egrets. A wide variety of species of snakes including the king
cobra and python are also found in this reserve. The Peppara National Park is also well known for its extensive variety of moth and butterflies. In addition to the wildlife, 13 tribal settlements are also found in the Peppara National Park.