About Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Shimoga District of Karnataka.
- The Tunga Anicut Dam is situated within the sanctuary.
- The Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is also a part of the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It is a popular bird nesting site situated on an island in the midst of the Tunga River.
- Vegetation:
- It is mainly covered by tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
- The eastern and central parts are mostly covered by dry and moist deciduous forests, while the western parts have semi-evergreen forests.
- Flora: Major tree species include silver oak, teak, Indian Thorny Bamboo, Calcutta Bamboo, Asan, Tectona Grandis, Sweet Indrajao, Amla, etc.
- Fauna:
- It houses mammals like Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Jackal, Gaur, Elephant, Sloth Bear Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Pig, Common Langur, Bonnet Macaque, etc.
- Birds include Hornbills, Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Parakeets, Doves, Pigeons, Babblers, Flycatchers, Munias, Swallows, Woodpeckers, Peafowl, Jungle fowl and Partridges.
