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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
A view of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary from Peechi Dam | |
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Location | Thrissur District, Kerala, India |
Nearest city | Thrissur |
Area | 125 km2 (48 sq mi) |
Established | 1958 |
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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.[2][3][4]
The average summer temperature is 38 °C (100 °F). The average winter temperature is 15 °C (59 °F).
References
- ^ "Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ^ "32 rare birds sighted in Thrissur forests". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2006-11-17. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
- ^ "Human greed makes winged guests feel unwelcome". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
- ^ "Dam Has Kerala Greens Up In Arms". Tehelka. Retrieved 2011-01-07.