Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
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Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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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)[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, 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
External links
Media related to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary at Wikimedia Commons
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- South Western Ghats montane rain forests
- Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats
- Wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka
- Kodagu district
- 1987 establishments in Karnataka
- Protected areas established in 1987