Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary Latest News
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
Last updated on January, 2026
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