- The notification was issued under Section 26A (1) (b) of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
- The Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 68,640 hectares.
- Out of the total notified area, 686.406 square kilometres area along the forest constitutes Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, shared between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- It covers reserve forest areas in the Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of Tamil Nadu.
- The primary objective of the declaration is to safeguard the area’s unique ecological, floral, and faunal significance.
- It is famous for over 35 species of mammals and 238 species of birds like:
- Grizzled giant squirrel
- Lesser Fish Eagle
- Smooth-coated otters
- Four-horned antelope
- Marsh crocodile
- Soft-shelled turtles
Question:
Q.1 The Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following state?a. Kerala
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Telangana
