Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kasargod Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Kasargod district of the state of Kerala, India. It is situated on the northern bank of the Parappa River, a tributary of the Valapattanam River. The sanctuary is spread over an area of and is a home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is a declared bird sanctuary and is known for its rich avian diversity. Some of the bird species found here include the great hornbill, Malabar pied hornbill, Indian pitta, Malabar whistling thrush, and white-bellied treepie. The sanctuary is also home to a variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Some of the mammals found here include the Asian elephant, leopard, sloth bear, and spotted deer. The reptiles found here include the king cobra, Malabar pit viper, and common krait. The amphibians found here include the Indian bullfrog and the Malabar tree frog.