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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

• The state of Karnataka located in South India has a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

• It has a recorded forest area of 38720 km² which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state.

• The state of Karnataka located in South India has a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

• It has a recorded forest area of 38720 km² which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state.

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These forests support 25% of the elephant population and 10% of the tiger population of India.

The mountains of Western Ghats which are in the western region of Karnataka are a biodiversity hotspot.

• The state bird =Indian Roller

• The state animal =Indian Elephant

• The state tree =Sandalwood

• The state flower =Lotus

• The state bird =Indian Roller

• The state animal =Indian Elephant

• The state tree =Sandalwood

• The state flower =Lotus

The state bird =Indian Roller The state bird =Indian Roller

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The state animal =Indian Elephant

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The state tree =Sandalwood

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The state flower =Lotus

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5 national parks of KARNATAKA 5 national parks of KARNATAKA

ANSHI NATIONAL PARKANSHI NATIONAL PARK

• This park is present in the Uttara Kannada district and spreads over an area of 250 km².

• The altitude varies from 27 meters (89 ft) to 927 meters (3,041 ft) , and temperatures from 15°C to 35°C.

• Average annual rainfall is about 4,700 millimeters.

• This park is present in the Uttara Kannada district and spreads over an area of 250 km².

• The altitude varies from 27 meters (89 ft) to 927 meters (3,041 ft) , and temperatures from 15°C to 35°C.

• Average annual rainfall is about 4,700 millimeters.

ANIMALS FOUND HEREANIMALS FOUND HERE

• MAMMALS found include elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, slender Loris, tiger, jungle cat, black panther, leopard cat, small Indian civet, sloth bear, Malabar giant squirrel and giant flying squirrel.

• The Snakes found are King cobra, python, cobra, rat snake, viper and krait

• MAMMALS found include elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, slender Loris, tiger, jungle cat, black panther, leopard cat, small Indian civet, sloth bear, Malabar giant squirrel and giant flying squirrel.

• The Snakes found are King cobra, python, cobra, rat snake, viper and krait

GAURGAUR

BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARKBANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

• It is situated within Chamarajanagar district covering an area of over 800 km² and adjoins the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

• In 1973, Bandipur became one of the first of India's Tiger Reserves and became a part of Project Tiger.

• In 1974, intention was declared under the Wildlife Protection Act to notify it as a National Park.

• It is situated within Chamarajanagar district covering an area of over 800 km² and adjoins the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

• In 1973, Bandipur became one of the first of India's Tiger Reserves and became a part of Project Tiger.

• In 1974, intention was declared under the Wildlife Protection Act to notify it as a National Park.

ANIMALS FOUND HEREANIMALS FOUND HERE

• Mammals found here are :Elephant Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Common giant flying squirrel, Tiger, Leopard, Common palm civet, Sloth bear, Striped hyena ,Golden jackal, Ruddy mongoose, Smooth Indian otter, Indian pangolin.

• Mammals found here are :Elephant Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Common giant flying squirrel, Tiger, Leopard, Common palm civet, Sloth bear, Striped hyena ,Golden jackal, Ruddy mongoose, Smooth Indian otter, Indian pangolin.

NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION: THE TIGERNEEDS NO INTRODUCTION: THE TIGER

• Reptiles like Marsh crocodile, Indian pond terrapin, Starred tortoise, Common Indian monitor, Indian chameleon, Skinks, Spectacled cobra, Russell's viper, Common krait, Indian python, Checkered keelback, Green whip snake, Common Indian bronzeback and Trinket snake are found here.

• Reptiles like Marsh crocodile, Indian pond terrapin, Starred tortoise, Common Indian monitor, Indian chameleon, Skinks, Spectacled cobra, Russell's viper, Common krait, Indian python, Checkered keelback, Green whip snake, Common Indian bronzeback and Trinket snake are found here.

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BANNERUGHATTA NATIONAL PARK

BANNERUGHATTA NATIONAL PARK

• It is located in Bangalore district and covers over 115 km² of area.

• Altitude varies from 740 meters (2,428 ft) to 1,034 meters (3,392 ft), temperature from 20° to 35°C and the average annual rainfall is 700 millimeters (28 in).

• It is also a popular tourist destination for those who are in Bangalore.

• It is located in Bangalore district and covers over 115 km² of area.

• Altitude varies from 740 meters (2,428 ft) to 1,034 meters (3,392 ft), temperature from 20° to 35°C and the average annual rainfall is 700 millimeters (28 in).

• It is also a popular tourist destination for those who are in Bangalore.

ANIMALS FOUND HEREANIMALS FOUND HERE

• Mammals in the park include leopard, gaur, elephant, jackal, fox, wild pig, sloth bear, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, common langur, bonnet macaque, porcupine and hare.

• Mammals in the park include leopard, gaur, elephant, jackal, fox, wild pig, sloth bear, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, common langur, bonnet macaque, porcupine and hare.

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Leopard

KUDREMUKH NATIONAL PARKKUDREMUKH NATIONAL PARK

• Spread over an area of 600.32 km² it encompasses regions in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalur.

• Altitude varies from 134 meters (440 ft) to 1,892 meters (6,207 ft).

• The park has a pleasant climate, with temperatures ranging from 17° to 28°C.

• Annual rainfall on an average is 4,000 millimeters (157 in) .

• Spread over an area of 600.32 km² it encompasses regions in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalur.

• Altitude varies from 134 meters (440 ft) to 1,892 meters (6,207 ft).

• The park has a pleasant climate, with temperatures ranging from 17° to 28°C.

• Annual rainfall on an average is 4,000 millimeters (157 in) .

ANIMALS FOUND HEREANIMALS FOUND HERE• Mammals in the park include tiger,

leopard, wild dog, jackal, lion-tailed macaque, common langur, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, porcupine and mongoose.

• Bird species in the park include the Malabar trogon, great pied hornbill, Malabar whistling thrush and imperial pigeon.

• Mammals in the park include tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, lion-tailed macaque, common langur, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel, porcupine and mongoose.

• Bird species in the park include the Malabar trogon, great pied hornbill, Malabar whistling thrush and imperial pigeon.

Lion-tailed macaque Lion-tailed macaque

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THE GIANT SQUIRRELTHE GIANT SQUIRREL

A FROG OF THE WESTERN GHATSA FROG OF THE WESTERN GHATS

NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARKNAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK

• Also known as Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park gets its name from the Nagara Hole (Snake River in Kannada) which runs eastwards through its centre.

• The park covers an area of about 575 km².

• Also known as Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park gets its name from the Nagara Hole (Snake River in Kannada) which runs eastwards through its centre.

• The park covers an area of about 575 km².

ANIMALS FOUND HEREANIMALS FOUND HERE

• Some of the species of mammals found in this park are Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chevrotain or Mouse deer, Four horned Antelope, Giant fruit bat, Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Rusty spotted Cat, Common palm civet, Sloth bear and Flying fox, the largest Indian Bat.

• Some of the species of mammals found in this park are Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chevrotain or Mouse deer, Four horned Antelope, Giant fruit bat, Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Rusty spotted Cat, Common palm civet, Sloth bear and Flying fox, the largest Indian Bat.

SAMBARSAMBAR

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• Reptiles include Marsh crocodile, Indian pond terrapin, Star tortoise, Forest calotes, Southern green calotes, Skinks, Spectacled cobra, Russell's viper, Common krait, Indian python, Checkered keelback, Green whip snake, Common Indian bronzeback, Flying snake, Wolf snake and Trinket snake.

• Reptiles include Marsh crocodile, Indian pond terrapin, Star tortoise, Forest calotes, Southern green calotes, Skinks, Spectacled cobra, Russell's viper, Common krait, Indian python, Checkered keelback, Green whip snake, Common Indian bronzeback, Flying snake, Wolf snake and Trinket snake.

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Marsh crocodilesMarsh crocodiles

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WILD LIFE SANCTUARIES IN KARNATAKA

WILD LIFE SANCTUARIES IN KARNATAKA

Arabithittu Wildlife SanctuaryArabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in Mysore district.

• This park consists of eucalyptus and sandalwood plantations.

• Leopard, fox and spotted deer are some of the animal species found here

• It is located in Mysore district.

• This park consists of eucalyptus and sandalwood plantations.

• Leopard, fox and spotted deer are some of the animal species found here

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Spotted deer Spotted deer

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Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary

Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary

• It is located in Mandya district.

• This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.

• It is located in Mandya district.

• This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.

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THE PEACOCKTHE PEACOCK

• It is located in the Chamarajanagar district.

• Some of the species of flora found here are Anogeissus latifolia, Grewia Tilaefolia and Syzygium cumini.

• Species of mammals include elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bear, gaur, barking deer and sambar.

• It is located in the Chamarajanagar district.

• Some of the species of flora found here are Anogeissus latifolia, Grewia Tilaefolia and Syzygium cumini.

• Species of mammals include elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bear, gaur, barking deer and sambar.

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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary

Sloth bearsSloth bears

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Bhadra Wildlife SanctuaryBhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located between the Chikkamagaluru and Shimoga.

• Common species of flora include Lagerstromia Lanceolata and Careya arborea.

• Mammals include tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, slender loris and pangolin.

• Among the bird species found here are rubythroated bulbul, shama, Malabar whistling thrush and paradise flycatcher.

• It is located between the Chikkamagaluru and Shimoga.

• Common species of flora include Lagerstromia Lanceolata and Careya arborea.

• Mammals include tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, slender loris and pangolin.

• Among the bird species found here are rubythroated bulbul, shama, Malabar whistling thrush and paradise flycatcher.

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slender lorisslender loris

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Brahmagiri Wildlife SanctuaryBrahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is in Coorg (Kodagu) district.• The evergreen forests in this sanctuary include

species like Cinnamomum zeylancium, Cedrela toona and Alstonia scholaris.

• Bamboos are dominant here and include species like Bambusa bambos and Dendrocalamus strictus.

• Mammals include elephant, gaur, tiger, jungle cat, bonnet macaque and Nilgiri marten

• It is in Coorg (Kodagu) district.• The evergreen forests in this sanctuary include

species like Cinnamomum zeylancium, Cedrela toona and Alstonia scholaris.

• Bamboos are dominant here and include species like Bambusa bambos and Dendrocalamus strictus.

• Mammals include elephant, gaur, tiger, jungle cat, bonnet macaque and Nilgiri marten

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Nilgiri martenNilgiri marten

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Dandeli Wildlife SanctuaryDandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is in Uttara Kannada district .

• Common tree species found here are Dalbergia latifolia, Terminalia paniculata, T. Tomentosa and vitex altissima.

• Mammal species include elephant, gaur, wild pig, slender loris, Malabar giant squirrel and barking deer.

• It is in Uttara Kannada district .

• Common tree species found here are Dalbergia latifolia, Terminalia paniculata, T. Tomentosa and vitex altissima.

• Mammal species include elephant, gaur, wild pig, slender loris, Malabar giant squirrel and barking deer.

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Malabar giant squirrelMalabar giant squirrel

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Mookambika Wildlife SanctuaryMookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is in Udupi district.

• Some of the tree species found here are Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum and Hopea parviflora.

• Slender loris, lion-tailed macaque, sambar and chital are some of the animals found here.

• It is in Udupi district.

• Some of the tree species found here are Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum and Hopea parviflora.

• Slender loris, lion-tailed macaque, sambar and chital are some of the animals found here.

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Chital Chital

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MORE WILD LIFE SANCTUARIESMORE WILD LIFE SANCTUARIES• Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary: in Kodagu district

• Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Udupi district.

• Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary: It is spread across the districts of Bangalore, Mysore and Mandya.

• Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Shimoga district

• Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary: in Kodagu district

• Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Udupi district.

• Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary: It is spread across the districts of Bangalore, Mysore and Mandya.

• Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Shimoga district

• Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary: This is located in Bellary district.

• Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Belgaum district .

• Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Mandya district.

• Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Mysore district

• Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary: This is located in Bellary district.

• Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Belgaum district .

• Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Mandya district.

• Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Mysore district

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• Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Kodagu district.

• Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary: This is located in Dharwad district.

• Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Shimoga district.

• Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Kodagu district.

• Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary: This is located in Dharwad district.

• Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Shimoga district.

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Bird sanctuariesBird sanctuaries

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Attiveri Bird SanctuaryAttiveri Bird Sanctuary

• This is located in Uttara Kannada district and is spread over 2.23 km².

• White ibis, little cormorant, pied kingfisher, common grey hornbill are some of the bird species found here.

• This is located in Uttara Kannada district and is spread over 2.23 km².

• White ibis, little cormorant, pied kingfisher, common grey hornbill are some of the bird species found here.

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Pied kingfisherPied kingfisher

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Gudavi Bird SanctuaryGudavi Bird Sanctuary

• This is located in Shimoga district and is spread over 0.73 km².

• 191 species of birds are recorded here including white ibis, pheasant-tailed jacana, purplr moorhen and little grebe.

• This is located in Shimoga district and is spread over 0.73 km².

• 191 species of birds are recorded here including white ibis, pheasant-tailed jacana, purplr moorhen and little grebe.

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Pheasant-tailed jacanaPheasant-tailed jacana

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Ranganathittu Bird SanctuaryRanganathittu Bird Sanctuary

• This is located in Mysore district and is spread over 0.67 km².

• This sanctuary is a haven for birds like cormorants, darter, white ibis, great stone plover, cliff swallow, spoonbills, lesser whistling teal and kingfishers.

• This is located in Mysore district and is spread over 0.67 km².

• This sanctuary is a haven for birds like cormorants, darter, white ibis, great stone plover, cliff swallow, spoonbills, lesser whistling teal and kingfishers.

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Spoonbills Spoonbills

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Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary:Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary:

• This is located in Shimoga district and is based on a small island on the Tunga river.

• It is mainly visited by migratory birds like Median Egret (Egretta Intermedia), the Little Cormonant (Phalacrocoorax Niger), and the Darter or Snake Bird (Aninga nufa).[

• This is located in Shimoga district and is based on a small island on the Tunga river.

• It is mainly visited by migratory birds like Median Egret (Egretta Intermedia), the Little Cormonant (Phalacrocoorax Niger), and the Darter or Snake Bird (Aninga nufa).[

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Median EgretMedian Egret

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Kaggaladu HeronryKaggaladu Heronry

• This is located in Tumkur district .

• It is one of the largest painted storks sanctuary in South India.

• Some of the birds that nest here are painted storks, grey herons, pelicans, black stilts and ducks

• This is located in Tumkur district .

• It is one of the largest painted storks sanctuary in South India.

• Some of the birds that nest here are painted storks, grey herons, pelicans, black stilts and ducks

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Painted storksPainted storks

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Kokkare Bellur PelicanryKokkare Bellur Pelicanry

• This is located in the town of Kokkare Bellur in Mandya district .

• It is a haven for avian species like Grey or Spot-billed Pelican and Painted Stork.

• This is located in the town of Kokkare Bellur in Mandya district .

• It is a haven for avian species like Grey or Spot-billed Pelican and Painted Stork.

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Spot-billed PelicanSpot-billed Pelican

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Other bird sanctuaries Other bird sanctuaries • Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary:

This is located in Haveri district This sanctuary was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.

• Bonal Bird sanctuary: This is located in (Gulbarga District)near

Surpur about 180 km from Gulbarga city.

• Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary:

This is located in Haveri district This sanctuary was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.

• Bonal Bird sanctuary: This is located in (Gulbarga District)near

Surpur about 180 km from Gulbarga city.

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• There is a lot of Wild life to see in Karnataka. Hopefully, you will be able to go to a few of these places while you are in Karnataka

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