Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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പീച്ചി- വാഴാനി വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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Location | Thrissur Taluk & Talappilly Taluk Thrissur District, Kerala, India |
Nearest city | Thrissur |
Coordinates | 10°28′52″N 76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°E[1] |
Area | 125 km2 (48 sq mi) |
Established | 1958 |
Governing body | Government |
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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).