14 Nov 2024        11:21:42 am

Environmental Ecology

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Tags : Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Topic: Protected Areas 

Why in the news?

• The Forest Department has been urged to reject the proposal for Barachukki mini hydel project which necessitates diversion of forest land in the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.

Source: The Hindu 

About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is a protected area located in the Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Ramanagar districts of Karnataka.
• It was established in 1987.
• The Cauvery River passes through its midst.
• The sanctuary spans an area of 1027.535 sq.km.
• It is bordered by Tamil Nadu state to the east and northeast.
• Vegetation: 
  • The major portion of the forests are of South Indian dry deciduous type.
• Flora: 
  • The dense forests are dominated by teak and sandalwood trees.
• Fauna:
  • It is home to mammals like elephant, wild boar, leopard, dhole, spotted deer, barking deer, four-horned antelope, chevrotain, common langur, Grizzled giant squirrel, etc.
  • 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. 

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