Road Through a Sanctuary
The 344.44 km2 (132.99 sq mi) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, that encompasses four hill ranges namely Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such as Gaur, Asian Elephant, Deer, Leopard and Tiger are found there. It is part of the Deccan Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Road Through a Sanctuary
The 344.44 km2 (132.99 sq mi) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, that encompasses four hill ranges namely Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such as Gaur, Asian Elephant, Deer, Leopard and Tiger are found there. It is part of the Deccan Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.