Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
പീച്ചി- വാഴാനി വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Peechi Dam area - Dec 2011 0254.JPG
A view of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary from Peechi Dam
Map showing the location of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of India
LocationThrissur Taluk & Talappilly Taluk Thrissur District, Kerala, India
Nearest cityThrissur
Coordinates10°28′52″N 76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°E / 10.481; 76.446Coordinates: 10°28′52″N 76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°E / 10.481; 76.446[1]
Area125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established1958
Governing bodyGovernment
www.peechi.org

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[edit]

  1. ↑ "Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.[permanent dead link]
  2. ↑ "32 rare birds sighted in Thrissur forests". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 17 November 2006. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
  3. ↑ "Human greed makes winged guests feel unwelcome". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
  4. ↑ "Dam Has Kerala Greens Up In Arms". Tehelka. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2011.

External links[edit]

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