Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
| 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 | |
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
Categories:
- 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