Kerala's wildlife sanctuaries are known for their splendid diversity of natural wonders. Rare animals including wild elephants, tigers, leopards, endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Malabar Giant squirrels thrive in these sanctuaries. Kerala has various varieties of animals, birds, and marine life. The major wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala include the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, The Silent Valley National Park, the Eravikulam National Park, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.