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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
An Overview on Reptiles, Birds and Mammals of Muthodi forest area of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka
Authors
Ashashree H M
Abstract
The present review study deals with the reptiles,
birds and mammals of Muthodi Forest area of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in
Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. In 1998 it was declared as the 25th Project
Tiger of India and boasts of a substantially high tiger population. Endangered
species like the Malabar Giant Squirrel and orangutan are housed here. It is
also a habitat for reptiles like the Indian Rock Python and the King Cobra.
Other animals found here include wild dog, barking deer, elephant, sloth bear,
porcupine, wild boar, mouse deer, gaur, black leopard, spotted deer, sambar,
common langur, jackal, jungle cat, black panther, common palm civet, bonnet
macaque, small Indian civet, slender loris, pangolin, flying squirrel, leopard
cat, rusty-spotted cat, ruddy mongoose, stripe-necked mongoose, otters. Bhadra
Wildlife Sanctuary has some of the best habitats in the nation and may be home
to many larger mammals, including elephants and Bison.
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Pages:122-125
How to cite this article:
Ashashree H M "An Overview on Reptiles, Birds and Mammals of Muthodi forest area of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 122-125
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