IDUKKI
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

This
sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district,
spreading over 77 sq. km and is about 450 - 748 m above sea level. The Idukki
Reservoir formed by three Dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu extends to
33 sq km.
Animals:
Elephant, bison, sambar deer, wild dog, jungle cat, tiger, wild boar etc.
Snakes:
Cobra, viper, krait and a number of non poisonous snakes.
Birds:
Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher
etc.