Kadavur Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Dindigul and Karur districts of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers an area of 118.06 km2 (45.58 sq mi) and was notified in 2022. It was created specifically to protect slender loris.[1][2]
| Kadavur Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Coordinates | 10°37′28″N 78°10′59″E / 10.62444°N 78.18306°E |
| Area | 118.06 km2 (45.58 sq mi) |
| Established | 2022 |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
References
edit- ^ "Tamil Nadu notifies India's first slender loris sanctuary". The Hindu. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Sivapriyan,DHNS, E. T. B. "Tamil Nadu notifies India's first sanctuary for Slender Lorises". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 25 May 2024.