Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
Location	Kodagu district, Karnataka, South India
Nearest city	Madikeri Kodagu (Karnataka)
Coordinates	12°20′N 75°30′E / 12.333°N 75.500°ECoordinates: 12°20′N 75°30′E / 12.333°N 75.500°E
Area	105 km2 (41 sq mi)
Established	1987
Governing body	Karnataka Forest Department

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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[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, Malabar trogon and Broadbilled roller are some of the avian species found.

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 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]

Template:Protected areas of Karnataka

[rufford-1] 1.0 ^1.1 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

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