Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka state of South India. It is located in Kodagu district and is spread over 105 km². It borders with Ranipuram hills and Kottencheri hills in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

Flora and fauna

Albizia lebbeck, Artocarpus lakoocha, Dysoxylum malabaricum and Mesua ferrea' are some of the species of flora found here. Clawless otter, Asiatic Elephant, Bengal tiger, Stripe-necked mongoose and mouse deer are some of the animal species found here. Fairy bluebird, Malabar trogon and Broadbilled roller are some of the avian species found.

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary

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South Western Ghats montane rain forests

Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats

Wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka

Kodagu district

1987 establishments in Karnataka

Protected areas established in 1987

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary