Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wayanad wildlife sanctuary which is also known as Muthanga sanctuary is situated in the state of Kerala in India. This protected area is contiguous to the wildlife sanctuary in adjoining states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Muthanga serves as a home to many wild mammals and birds. India Bison, spotted dear, Asiatic elephants and peafowls are very common here.
Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is second largest in the area in Kerala state.

This sanctuary is established in 1973 and part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve which is a network of protected areas like Nagarhole and Bandipur in Karnataka and Mudumail in Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Wayanad plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The wildlife sanctuary comes under Protect Elephant and one can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area.
Elephant rides are arranged by the Forest Department. Discovering and observing the wildlife while being atop an elephant is an enthralling and unforgettable experience.
It is spread over 344 km² and is about 16 km east of Sultan Battery, the nearest large town.
Wayanad district has the largest population of aborigine people in Kerala. The native aadivasis mainly consist of various sects like Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis, Kattunaikkans etc. Comprising an area of 2126 km2, Wayanad has a powerful history. Relicts and edicts found in various parts of Wayanad speak of an importatnt prehistoric era. Historians are of the view that organised human life existed in these parts, at least ten centuries before Christ.