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Known for its sun-kissed beaches, backwater cruises and age-old traditions of Ayurveda, God’s Own Country, Kerala is also a treasure trove of exotic wildlife!
Kerala’s lush green landscape has a huge forest area of 11,125 sq km and is home to 5 national parks and 13 wildlife sanctuaries. From tigers, wild elephants, mongooses and exotic birds, the wildlife here draws a majority of the tourists. Here’s a look at these beautiful animals you must visit these national parks and sanctuaries for:
Stripe-Necked Mongoose, Periyar National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
You’re lucky if you can spot the stripe-necked mongoose at Periyar National Park
Spotted Deer, Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary
Did you know the spotted deer is known to “roar” as a challenge to rival males (and possibly attract females)?
Peacock, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Behold the majestic beauty of the national bird of India, the peacock
Mugger Crocodile, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The mugger (Indian crocodile) is 16 ft long, with a snout that gives an appearance of the American alligator
Wild Boar, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Did you know that boars always roam in packs? So if you spot one, more are sure to follow
Malabar Giant Squirrel, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Fact: The shy Malabar giant squirrel can jump up to 20 feet from tree to tree
Sloth Bear, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Fun Fact: Sloth bears are the only bears that carry their young ones on their back
Malabar Trogon, Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend your early morning tracking rare species like the Malabar trogon at Chimmony Sanctuary
Hanuman Monkey, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Play with the cutest gray langurs, also known as Hanuman monkeys at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Lion-Tailed Macaque, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Spot the appealing wanderoos or lion-tailed macaques roaming freely in Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Sambar Deer, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Did you know that the sambar deer has been reported to eat between 130 to 180 different plant species?
White-Breasted Waterhen, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Get clicking! Shots of the majestic white-breasted water-hens are not to be missed!
Indian Bison/Gaur, Kurinjimala Sanctuary
Experience the rare pleasure of seeing the 7 ft tall endangered gaur or Indian bison
Bengal Tiger, Eravikulam National Park
Most tourists who visit Ervikulam National Park come for a sighting of the tiger
Nilgiri Tahr, Silent Valley National Park
Male nilgiri tahrs are also known as ‘saddle-backs’
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