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{{Infobox protected area
| name = Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary <br> നെയ്യാർ വന്യജീവി സംരക്ഷ്ണ കേന്ദ്രം
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| photo = Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary Crocodiles.jpg
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| photo_caption = [[Mugger crocodiles]] in the crocodile farm in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
| map = India Kerala
| location = [[Thiruvananthapuram District]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| nearest_city = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| coordinates = {{coord|08.40|N|77.16|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| area = {{convert|128|km2}}
| established = 1958
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The '''Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary''' in the southern state of [[Kerala]] in [[India]] is spread over the southeast corner of the [[Western Ghats]], and covers a total area of {{convert|128|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. It is located between 77° 8’ to 77° 17’ east longitude and 8° 29’ to 8° 37’ north latitude, central location {{coord|8|33|N|77|12.5|E}}. Although it was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, not much was done about wildlife [[conservation biology|conservation]], until 1985, when a separate [[wildlife]] wing was set up and as a result, conservation efforts have gathered momentum. It is part of the [[Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Agasthyamala {{!}} United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |url=http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/asia-and-the-pacific/india/agasthyamala/ |website=www.unesco.org |access-date=7 December 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==
This is the [[drainage basin]] for the [[Neyyar River]] and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar. The towering peak of [[Agasthyamalai]] at an elevation of 1868 meters is a very prominent landmark.

==Climate==
The mean summer temperature is around 35 degrees Celsius and the winter being around 16 degree Celsius. The average rainfall from the Southwest [[monsoon]] between May and July and the Northeast monsoon between October and November, is about 2800 mm. The tourist season here is between the months of November and March.

==Flora and fauna==
This sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover. The diversity of its flora makes the sanctuary an ideal gene pool preserve. There are 39 species of mammals, including [[Bengal tiger|tiger]], [[leopard]], [[sloth bear]], [[Indian elephant|elephant]], [[sambar (deer)|sambar]], [[barking deer]], [[bonnet macaque]], [[Nilgiri langur]] and [[Nilgiri tahr]]. 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary.<ref>Kerala Forests & Wildlife Dept. (2004) THE SANCTUARIES AND NATIONAL PARKS IN KERALA, retrieved 10/10/2007 [http://www.keralaforest.org/html/wildlife/sanct.htm Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary]</ref>

A crocodile farm, set up in 1977 at Neyyar, is home to around 20 [[mugger crocodile]]s. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre was inaugurated at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in May 2007.<ref>(5/15/2007) The Hindu, retrieved 10/10/2007 [https://web.archive.org/web/20121025175131/http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051517560200.htm Minister to inaugurate crocodile research centre]</ref>

Neyyar Elephant Rehabilitation Centre complex within the area cares for several elephants, from elephant calves to an 87-year-old elephant, and offers elephant rides and elephant feeding.

There is also a deer rehabilitation centre.

== Visitor information ==
The administrative complex of Neyyar complex Wildlife Sanctuary is about 1 kilometer West of [[Neyyar Dam]] outside the sanctuary complex and has an information center, staff quarters, rest house, and a youth hostel. The sanctuary offers facilities for the tourists to visit the lion park and also boat on the Neyyar lake.<ref>Sasikumar Dr.K., Binu R. (Dec. 2006) Kerala Calling, reftrived 10/10/2007 [http://www.kerala.gov.in/kercaldecmbr06/pg40-41.pdf NEYYAR An Eco Paradise]</ref>

Nearest railway station: [[Neyyattinkara Railway Station]], 20 km
Nearest airport: [[Trivandrum International Airport]], 40 km

== See also ==
* [[Neyyar Dam]]
* [[Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre]]
* [[Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram]]
* [[Kottur Elephant Sanctuary and Rehabilation Centre]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary}}
* [http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/publications/newsletter/nlautwinter2000/page2.htm Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary] by A.J.T. Johnsingh, Wildlife Institute of India

{{Protected areas of Kerala}}
{{Tourism in Kerala}}

[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram district]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Kerala]]
[[Category:Geography of Thiruvananthapuram district]]
[[Category:1958 establishments in Kerala]]
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