Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary

Summary

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka state of South India. It is located in Kodagu district and is spread over 105 km². It borders with Ranipuram hills and Kottencheri hills in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationKodagu district, Karnataka, South India
Nearest cityMadikeri Kodagu (Karnataka)
Coordinates12°20′N 75°30′E / 12.333°N 75.500°E / 12.333; 75.500
Area105 km2 (41 sq mi)[1]
Established1987[1]
Governing bodyKarnataka Forest Department

Flora and fauna edit

Albizia lebbeck, Artocarpus lakoocha, Dysoxylum malabaricum and Mesua ferrea' are some of the species of flora found here. Clawless otter, Asiatic Elephant, Bengal tiger, Stripe-necked mongoose and mouse deer are some of the animal species found here. Fairy bluebird and Malabar trogon are some of the avian species found.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Kumara, HN & Sinha, A (2007) Impact of local hunting on abundance of large mammals in three protected areas of the Western Ghats, Karnataka. Technical Report. Submitted to Rufford Maurice Laing Foundation, UK. PDF

External links edit

  •   Media related to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary at Wikimedia Commons