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We are introducing here the most popular and major 5 wildlife sanctuaries in south India. Explore more From here and know better about wildlife in India.
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Top 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India A lot of people on this earth have a fascination for animals. While some are attracted towards domestic one, others prefer those who dwell in the rustic environs of the Indian jungles. Several wildlife prone areas in India have now been converted into protected areas for the conservation of endangered animal species and to put up a ban on the hunting habits of the people. A significant chunk of wildlife sanctuaries in India is occupied by the southern region making it a popular place for wildlife tours. So what are the names of famous animal sanctuaries in India ? Here they are.
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Page 1: Top 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India

Top 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India

A lot of people on this earth have a fascination for animals. While some are

attracted towards domestic one, others prefer those who dwell in the rustic

environs of the Indian jungles. Several wildlife prone areas in India have now been

converted into protected areas for the conservation of endangered animal species

and to put up a ban on the hunting habits of the people. A significant chunk of

wildlife sanctuaries in India is occupied by the southern region making it a popular

place for wildlife tours. So what are the names of famous animal sanctuaries in

India ? Here they are.

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Established in 1985, Periyar National Park is a famous elephant and a tiger reserve

in Kerala wherein a variety of animal species inhabit. Nestled amidst the

Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills in the Western Ghats, the wildlife sanctuary

boasts of 62 mammal species, 320 bird species, 45 reptiles and 165 butterflies.

One of the most enchanting aspects of this wildlife sanctuary is Periyar Lake where

tourists can enjoy bird watching via boat ride.

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Once the private hunting ground of the erstwhile maharaja of Mysore, Bandipur

National Park was converted into a tiger reserve way back in 1973. Spanned across

an area of 874 square feet, Bandipur along with Nagarhole National Park,

Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary forms Nilgiri Biosphere

Reserve, the largest protected area in South India. Apart from being an animal

sanctuary, Bandipur is also famous for its timber tree variety such as teak,

rosewood, sandalwood and clumping bamboo.

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Located in proximity to the hill station of Munnar, in the Idukki district of Kerala,

Eravikulam National Park is an ultimate destination for the wildlife enthusiasts.

The park shelters the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and boasts of the largest population

of this animal with an estimated number of 750. Besides Nilgiri Tahr, the park is

home to 132 bird species, 19 amphibian species and 26 mammal species.

Anamudi, the largest peak in the southern Himalayas is located within the park.

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Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary, located in

proximity to Bandipur National Park, is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere. The park is

under contemplation of UNESCO World Heritage Site Committee and is mainly

visited for its large population of elephants. The area is shrouded with rich forest

cover, small river streams, waterfalls, valleys and hills. Some commonly found

animals in this sanctuary are tigers, leopard, Chital, striped hyena, mouse deer,

sloth bear, sambhar and smooth-coated otters.

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Set in the picturesque backwaters of Kumarakom, this bird sanctuary is an

ornithologists heaven and a favorite jaunt for migratory birds. The breeding season

of marshland birds such as darter, cormorant, kingfisher and white ibis is between

June and August and in between the months of November and May, several

migratory birds make Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary their transitory base. While

cruising on the Vembanad Lake, you might be fortunate enough to glimpse rare

bird species such as pin-tailed duck, spot-billed duck, marsh harrier, Garganey teal,

osprey and steppe eagle.

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The aforementioned list of national parks and animal sanctuaries in South India is

quite hit with wildlife enthusiasts around the world. Other than having glimpses of

fauna and avifauna species, one can enjoy the mesmerizing views of lush green

hills and palm-fringed backwaters.

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