Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Designation | Wildlife Sanctuary |
Location | Kodagu district, Karnataka, South India |
Nearest City | Madikeri |
Coordinates | 12°20′N 75°30′E / 12.333°N 75.500°E |
Area | 105 km² |
Date of Establishment | 1987 |
Visitation | Unknown |
Governing Body | Karnataka Forest Department |
IUCN category | Not categorized |
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.
Albizia 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, Malabar trogon and Broadbilled roller are some of the avian species found.