Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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A view of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary from Peechi Dam
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| Location | Thrissur District, Kerala, India |
| Nearest city | Thrissur |
| Coordinates | 10°28′52″N 76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°ECoordinates: 10°28′52″N 76°26′46″E / 10.481°N 76.446°E |
| Area | 125 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| Established | 1958 |
| 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 sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
The average summer temperature is 38 °C (100 °F). The average winter temperature is 15 °C (59 °F).
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