Question

Which wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is the only one that shares borders with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

• A. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
• B. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
• C. Silent Valley National Park
• D. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

• The second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala

• The only wildlife sanctuary that shares the border with the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

• Another name for Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Thoepetty Wildlife Sanctuary

• Elephants are protected in Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

• District in Kerala with highest percentage of forest compared to total land area - Wayanad