Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in the Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara districts of Karnataka, and it was established in 1987. 
• The Cauvery River passes through its midst. 
• It was established in 1987.
• The Sanctuary spans an area of 1027.535 square kilometers.
•  On its east, it adjoins Dharmapuri forest division of Tamil Nadu state. 
• The central and eastern parts of the sanctuary are well forested, Hogenakkal falls (Smoking rock in Kannada), Mekedatu (Goats leap), Sangam (The point where the Arkavathi river joins the Cauvery) and Muthathi (The religious place where lord Anjaneya temple is situated) are of cultural, historical and tourist interest. 
• Flora: The Major portion of the forests are of South Indian dry deciduous type.
• Fauna: 
  • It is home to mammals like elephant, wild boar, leopard, dhole, spotted deer, barking deer, four-horned antelope, chevrotain, common langur, bonnet macaque, honey badger (ratel), malabar giant squirrel, smooth-coated otter and Grizzled giant squirrel. 
  • The river cauvery also houses various species of reptiles like the Mugger crocodile, Indian mud turtles, and various species of snakes. 
  • This is also one of the few places to find mahseer fish. 

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?

Ans. Karnataka

Q2. What type of forest is predominant in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. South Indian Dry Deciduous Forest

Q3. What is the total area of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. 1027.535 sq.km.

Source: DH