 Kerala
is blessed with a unique variety of flora
owing to the richness of its soil. There
are a lot of dense forests in the state
which is home to a series of wildlife animals.
The favorable monsoons year after year also
helps in sustaining these animals in plenty.
Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries
and national parks in Kerala are the following
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary - Chinnar
wildlife sanctuary is famous as a thorny
scrub forest with xerophytes species. It
is located in the Idukki district of Kerala
and. It is located about 150 km from Munnar.
The nearest airport is Cochin International
airport and the nearest railway station
being the Ernakulum railway station. The
important species found here are Giant Grizzled
squirrel, Elephants, Spotted Deer
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of
the Vembanand Lake .Various varieties of
birds can be seen here. Local varieties
such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as
well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can
be viewed here. It is located about 12 kms
from Kottayam. .
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary - Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance
of 40 kms from Thodupuzha. Elephants are
the main attractions. The other species
include Langur, Leopard and Wild Boar.Kochi
is the nearest airport.
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