Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary


Key Facts

  • Located in Karnataka.
  • Associated with the Cauvery River.
  • Lies in the southern Karnataka region.
  • Important habitat for:
    • Asian elephant
    • Leopard
    • Gaur
    • Sambar
    • Sloth bear
    • Grizzled giant squirrel and other wildlife.

Ecological Importance

The sanctuary forms part of an important wildlife landscape connecting forest habitats of southern Karnataka and adjoining Tamil Nadu.

UPSC Angle

Important themes:

  • Wildlife corridors
  • Riverine ecosystems
  • Human-wildlife conflict
  • Cauvery basin ecology
  • Western Ghats biodiversity

Key Pointer

Cauvery WLS → Karnataka → Cauvery River → wildlife corridor