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Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary

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A four-year-old leopard was recently killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near the Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, highlighting the issue of wildlife mortality due to road traffic around protected areas.

About Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary

Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mysuru district of Karnataka. It was originally a game reserve and was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1985.

The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 13.5 sq. km and includes the Arabithittu State Forest. Access to the forest is highly restricted because of the presence of nearby Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) installations.

Flora

The sanctuary primarily consists of tropical dry deciduous forests and scrublands, surrounded by areas used for cultivation and grazing. It also contains significant plantations of eucalyptus and sandalwood.

Other tree species found in the sanctuary include Ailanthus triphysa, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Anogeissus latifolia and Butea species.

Fauna

The sanctuary supports several species of mammals, including leopards, foxes, spotted deer, wild pigs, porcupines, hares and common mongooses.

It is also significant for avian biodiversity, with more than 250 bird species recorded in the sanctuary.


 

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