Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
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Not to be confused with Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagar districts of Karnataka, India. The Cauvery River passes through its midst. An area of 510.52 km2 (197.11 sq mi) was established as Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary on 14 January 1987 under Section 18 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 with the objective of providing protection, conservation and development of Wildlife and its environment. The sanctuary was expanded to its current area of 102,753 hectares (253,910 acres) in 2013.[3] On its east, it adjoins Dharmapuri forest division of Tamil Nadu state.
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Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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Bheemeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of Karnataka | |
Location | Karnataka, India |
Nearest city | Mandya |
Coordinates | 12.170°N 77.543°E / 12.170; 77.543[1] |
Area | 1,027.53 km2 (396.73 sq mi) |
Established | 1987 |
Governing body | Government of India, MOEF, Karnataka Forest Department |
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