Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary

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The Kerala government has officially renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, making it the first butterfly sanctuary in the State.

About Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary

• Location: It is located in the state of Kerala.
• It shares boundaries with the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, the Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, and the North Wayanad forest division.
• Vegetation: It consists of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
• Rivers: The Cheenkanni River, originating from the Brahmagiri ranges, flows through the dense forests of Aralam.
• The region is known for large-scale butterfly migration and mud-puddling and is also a special habitat of the Schedule 1 Slender loris.
• Fauna: It is home to over 266 species of butterflies, accounting for more than 80 percent of all butterflies in Kerala. Some of these are unique to this region, while others are endangered.
  • Every January or February, the sanctuary holds a Butterfly Migration Study, which celebrates this seasonal movement and deepens our understanding of these pollinators. 
  • In addition to butterflies, Aralam is home to several animals, including elephants, giant squirrels, leopards, and a variety of birds.

Source: TH

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