Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
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| Designation | Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Location | Kodagu district, Karnataka, South India |
| Nearest City | Madikeri Kanhangad (Kerala) |
| Coordinates | 12°20′N 75°30′E |
| Area | 105 km²[1] |
| Date of Establishment | 1987[1] |
| Visitation | Unknown |
| Governing Body | Karnataka Forest Department |
| IUCN category | Not categorized |
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
- 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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