
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka and Their Importance
Karnataka's 25 wildlife sanctuaries protect over 500 vertebrate species while providing watershed services, carbon sequestration, and livelihood opportunities for communities statewide.

Karnataka's 25 wildlife sanctuaries protect over 500 vertebrate species while providing watershed services, carbon sequestration, and livelihood opportunities for communities statewide.

Karnataka's five national parks protect critical Western Ghats and Deccan ecosystems, offering students essential insights into wildlife conservation, flagship species protection, and India's environmental framework.

Karnataka's 38,720 square kilometers of forest cover span five distinct types, from Western Ghats evergreen forests to dry deciduous plateaus, each supporting unique ecosystems and conservation challenges.