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MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at lea

ARALAM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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  ARALAM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY     GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ARALAM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the northern part protected area of Kerala state situated in the south-east part of Kannur District. It is contiguous block of forest stretching to the adjacent Wayanad Brahmagiri and Wayanad northern slopes. The forests are also contiguous with the protected areas in the Karnataka state namely the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary   and also with the forests of Coorg. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary rambling over 55 sq. km. forms the catchment feeding Cheenkanni river and Urutti river which meander their way down to join Valapattanam river. HISTORY OF ARALAM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY About 35 sq. km, of the Sanctuary area was under private forests till the year 1971. The remaining 20 Sq. km. formed part of the Kottiyoor Reserve Forest. It is believed that till 930 AD all these forests were part of the territories of the Ganga Dynasty of Mysore till they were ousted by Kadambad.