Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary encompasses 9,636 hectares of shrublands and rocky terrain, providing natural habitats for chinkaras, wolves, jackals, and hyenas in Karnataka state.

Established in 2016 as Karnataka's first chinkara sanctuary, this protected area has successfully increased the gazelle population from 85 to 92 specimens by 2022.

Local communities participate in environmental protection through designated patrol zones and support measures to prevent commercial exploitation of the sanctuary's resources.

The sanctuary lies between the Krishna River in the north and Ghataprabha River in the south, maintaining water resources for wildlife across seasonal waterways.

The forest contains over 80 tree species from 67 genera, including three varieties found only in Peninsular India and four globally classified as vulnerable.

GPS coordinates: 16.37915,75.44822

Latest update: March 24, 2025 05:23