Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Madhugiri and Koratagere Taluk of Tumkur in the state of Karnataka. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary under Section 36-A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.[1] It is inhabited by leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, Indian foxes, wolves, among other animals. Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary is a conservation reserve for sloth bear.[2] [3]

Location

Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Tumkur district of Karnataka. It spans over an area of 50.86 km2.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karnataka Forest Department. 2021-11-29. aranya.gov.in.
  2. News: Khajane. Muralidhara. 2014-08-01. Thimmalapura to get conservation reserve status. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-11-29. 0971-751X.
  3. Web site: Thimmalapura Likely to be Declared Sloth Bear Sanctuary. 2021-11-29. The New Indian Express.

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