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Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected area spread along the Cauvery River in southern Karnataka, primarily in Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Ramanagara districts near Kollegal. Notified in 1987 and covering about 1,027 sq km, it protects dry deciduous and riverine forests. It is known for its elephant population, grizzled giant squirrel, leopards, and diverse birdlife, and forms an important wildlife corridor between Bannerghatta and BRT Tiger Reserve.