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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Location | Kodagu district, Karnataka, South India |
Nearest city | Madikeri Kodagu (Karnataka) |
Coordinates | 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 |
Flora and fauna
editAlbizia 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 and Malabar trogon are some of the avian species found.
References
editExternal links
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