Cauvery Sanctuary

Location: Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara districts of Karnataka, India. Adjoins Dharmapuri forest division of Tamil Nadu on its east.

Establishment: Established in 1987.

Area: 1027.535 square kilometers.

Riverine Ecosystem: The Cauvery River flows through the sanctuary.

Forest Type: Predominantly South Indian dry deciduous forests.

Fauna: Home to diverse mammals including elephants, leopards, wild boars, dholes, deer, antelopes, langurs, macaques, honey badgers, giant squirrels, and otters. Also houses reptiles like Mugger crocodiles and turtles. An important habitat for the Mahseer fish.

Key Attractions: Hogenakkal Falls, Mekedatu, Sangam, and Muthathi are culturally and historically significant locations within the sanctuary.