Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary

Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary Latest News

The State Board of Wildlife recently gave conditional approval for the Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project in the Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary.

About Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary

• It is located in the Sharavathi River Valley of Sagar taluk in Shivamogga District, Karnataka.
• It lies in the Western Ghats, mainly covered with evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the valleys and grassy patches on hilltops.
• It was formed by combining the existing Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Aghanashini Lion-Tailed Macaque Conservation Reserve, and the adjoining reserve forest blocks. 
• The sanctuary shares its southwestern boundary with the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary Flora: The sanctuary is immensely rich in species like Dhoopa, Gulmavu, Surahonne, Mavu, Nandi, etc.
• Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary Fauna:
  • It is considered as a key habitat for protecting the endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), considered as endemic to Western Ghats.
  • Other mammals include tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, sloth bear, spotted deer,sambar,barking deer, mouse deer, wild pig, common langur,bonnet macaque,Malabar giant squirrel, etc.

Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. Which national park in South India has the largest population of lion-tailed macaques?

Ans. The Silent Valley National Park in Kerala, South India, is home to the largest population of lion-tailed macaques.

Q2. Which dam is built on Sharavathi river?

Ans. The Sharavathi River is home to the Linganamakki Dam, which is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka.

Q3. What is the waterfall of Sharavati River?

Ans. The Jog Falls, also known as Joga Falls, is the most famous waterfall on the Sharavathi River.

Q4. Where is Sharavathi river born?

Ans. Rising in the Western Ghats, it flows in a northwesterly direction to the Arabian Sea at Honavar in Uttara Kannada District. 

Source: TH