Periyar Tiger Reserve

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Periyar Tiger Reserve is a renowned protected area and wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, India, famous for its tiger population, rich biodiversity, and scenic lake-centered landscape.

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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf protected area
tiger reserve
area approximately 925 square kilometres
birdDiversity over 250 bird species
bufferAreaSize approximately 575 square kilometres
climate tropical monsoon
conservationProgram eco-development with local communities
coreAreaSize approximately 350 square kilometres
country India
earlierDesignation Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary NERFINISHED
earlierDesignationYear 1950
elevationRange 900–2019 metres above sea level
established 1978
fauna Bengal tiger
Indian elephant NERFINISHED
Malabar giant squirrel NERFINISHED
Nilgiri langur NERFINISHED
dhole
gaur
lion-tailed macaque
sambar deer
sloth bear
stripe-necked mongoose
wild boar
flora rosewood
sandalwood
teak
governingBody Kerala Forest Department NERFINISHED
habitatType grassland
moist deciduous forest
semi-evergreen forest
shola forest
tropical evergreen forest
hasCoreArea Periyar National Park NERFINISHED
hasFeature Periyar Lake NERFINISHED
highestPoint Kottamalai peak NERFINISHED
IUCNCategory II
knownFor Asian elephant population
boat-based wildlife viewing on Periyar Lake
rich biodiversity
tiger population
lakeOrigin artificial reservoir formed by Mullaperiyar Dam
locatedIn Idukki district NERFINISHED
Kerala NERFINISHED
Pathanamthitta district NERFINISHED
Western Ghats NERFINISHED
majorRiver Periyar River NERFINISHED
namedAfter Periyar River NERFINISHED
nearestTown Thekkady NERFINISHED
partOf Project Tiger NERFINISHED
recognizedAs important elephant reserve
major tiger conservation landscape in Southern India
reptileDiversity multiple snake, lizard and turtle species
tourismActivity bamboo rafting
boat safari
border hiking
guided trekking

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Periyar River associatedProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Cardamom Hills contains Periyar Tiger Reserve
Idukki district contains Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar River crosses Periyar Tiger Reserve
Idukki district hasProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Pamba River nearProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar National Park originatedAs Periyar Tiger Reserve
this entity surface form: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar National Park protectedAreaDesignation Periyar Tiger Reserve