Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
പീച്ചി- വാഴാനി വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A view of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary from Peechi Dam
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Location	Thrissur Taluk & Talappilly Taluk Thrissur District, Kerala, India
Nearest city	Thrissur
Coordinates	10°28′52″N76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°E / 10.481; 76.446 [1]
Area	125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established	1958
Governing body	Government
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

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.