Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
A four-year-old leopard was killed on the spot after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary recently.
About Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is situated in the Mysore District of Karnataka.
- It was a game reserve till 1985, when it was declared a wildlife sanctuary.
- It is spread over 13.5 sq.km. and includes the Arabithittu State Forest.
- Entry to the forest is highly restricted due to the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) installations nearby.
- Flora: It has tropical dry deciduous forest and scrubland, surrounded by cultivation and grazing land.
- There is also a large area of eucalyptus and sandalwood plantations located within the sanctuary.
- Other tree species include Ailanthus triphysa, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Anogeissus latifolia, Butea sp.,
- Fauna:
- Leopard, fox, spotted deer, wild pig, porcupine, hare, and common mongoose are the fauna spotted here.
- The sanctuary also boasts more than 250 species of birds.
News: TOI
Last updated on August, 2026
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