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About
Idukki
Wildlife
Sanctuary:
Idukki
Wildlife
Sanctuary
is located
at a distance
of 40
kms from
Thodupuzha.This
sanctuary
extends
over the
Thodupuzha
and Udumpanchola
taluks
of Idukki
district
spreading
over 77sq.
kms, at
450 -
748m above
sea level.
The Idukki
reservoir
formed
by three
dams-Cheruthoni,
Idukki
and Kulamavu-extends
to 33
sq. km.
A
picturesque
lake,
a majestic
arch dam
across
two hills
and roaming
herds
of elephants
and gaur
are sights
that lure
you to
this enchanting
canopy
of tropical
semi-evergreen
and deciduous
forests.
The fauna
also includes
Langur,
Leopard
and Wild
Boar.
Wild
Population
of Idukki
Wildlife
Sanctuary
The sanctuary
has a
large
variety
of flora
and fauna.
Among
the mammals,
Elephants,
Bison,
Sambhar,
Deer,
Wild Dogs,
Jungle
Cats,
Tiger,
Wild Boar
etc reptiles
such as
Cobra,
Viper,
Krait
and a
large
number
of non-
poisonous
snakes
can be
seen.
Jungle
Fowl,
Myna,
Laughing
Thrush,
Black
Bulbul,
Peafowl,
Woodpecker,
Kingfisher
etc also
inhabit
the place
in large
numbers.
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