| Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Kodagu district, Karnataka, South India |
| Nearest city | Madikeri Kodagu (Karnataka) |
| Coordinates | 12°20′N 75°30′E / 12.333°N 75.500°E |
| Area | 105 km2 (41 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1987[1] |
| Governing body | Karnataka Forest Department |
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.
Flora and fauna
Albizia lebbeck, Artocarpus lakoocha, Dysoxylum malabaricum and Mesua ferrea' are some of the species of flora found here. Clawless otter, Asian 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.