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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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
earlierDesignationYear 1950
elevationRange 900–2019 metres above sea level
established 1978
fauna Bengal tiger
Indian elephant
linked to: Elephas maximus

Malabar giant squirrel
Nilgiri langur
dhole
gaur
lion-tailed macaque
sambar deer
sloth bear
stripe-necked mongoose
wild boar
flora rosewood
sandalwood
teak
governingBody Kerala Forest Department
habitatType grassland
moist deciduous forest
semi-evergreen forest
shola forest
tropical evergreen forest
hasCoreArea Periyar National Park
hasFeature Periyar Lake
highestPoint Kottamalai peak
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
Kerala
Pathanamthitta district
Western Ghats
majorRiver Periyar River
namedAfter Periyar River
nearestTown Thekkady
partOf Project Tiger
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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Cardamom Hills contains Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar National Park originatedAs Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
linked to: Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar National Park protectedAreaDesignation Periyar Tiger Reserve
Idukki district contains Periyar Tiger Reserve
Idukki district hasProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar River crosses Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar River associatedProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Pamba River nearProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Forest Department of Kerala oversees Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Plateau contains Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Plateau contains Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
linked to: Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Plateau isKnownFor Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Plateau hasProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Plateau hasProtectedArea Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
linked to: Periyar Tiger Reserve
Thekkady hasProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Kumily near Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Lake locatedInProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Pathanamthitta district contains Periyar Tiger Reserve (part)
linked to: Periyar Tiger Reserve
Nedumkandam nearestTouristDestination Periyar Tiger Reserve
Mullaperiyar Dam locatedInProtectedArea Periyar Tiger Reserve
Pathanamthitta district knownFor Periyar Tiger Reserve (partly)
subject linked to: Pathanamthitta
linked to: Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar protectedAreaAssociated Periyar Tiger Reserve