Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Alt Name:	പീച്ചി- വാഴാനി വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം
Iucn Category:	IV
Map:	India
Relief:	1
Location:	Thrissur Taluk & Talappilly Taluk Thrissur District, Kerala, India
Nearest City:	Thrissur
Coordinates:	10.481°N 76.446°W
Coords Ref:	^[1]
Area:	125km2
Established:	1958
Governing Body:	Government
Url:	http://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 sanctuaryand is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.^{[2] [3] [4]}

The average summer temperature is 38C. The average winter temperature is 15C.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary . protectedplanet.net .
2. News: 32 rare birds sighted in Thrissur forests . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108161643/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/17/stories/2006111712450400.htm. dead. 2012-11-08. 2011-01-07. Chennai, India. The Hindu. 2006-11-17.
3. Web site: Human greed makes winged guests feel unwelcome. The Indian Express. 2011-01-07.
4. Web site: Dam Has Kerala Greens Up In Arms . https://archive.today/20120604133058/http://www.tehelka.com/story_main34.asp?filename=Ne220907DAM.asp . dead . 2012-06-04 . Tehelka . 2011-01-07.