| Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Coordinates | 12°20′39″N78°01′02″E / 12.34417°N 78.01722°E /12.34417; 78.01722 |
| Area | 686.4 km2 (265.0 sq mi) |
| Established | 2022 |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary is aprotected area located inDharmapuri andKrishnagiri of theIndian state ofTamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers an area of 686.4 km2 (265.0 sq mi) and was notified in 2022.[1]
The sanctuary connects theCauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu with theCauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka and forms a large, contiguous network of protected areas for wildlife. The Nandimangalam-Ulibanda Corridor and the Kovaipallam-Anebiddahalla Corridor which are one of the largest elephant corridors also fall in this area.[1]
The sanctuary is home to 35 species of mammals and238 species of birds. Major fauna includesLeith’s soft shelled turtles, Smooth coated otters, marsh crocodile,Grizzled giant squirrel, Four-horned antelope, andLesser Fish Eagle.[1]
