Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Kollur in Udupi district. This sanctuary is spread around 247 sq. km. Some of the tree species found in this region includes Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum and Hopea parviflora. A rare species of climber Coscinium fenestratum are also found here. The endangered cane turtle is also found at this sanctuary. Mookambika wildlife sanctuary houses animals like Slender loris, lion-tailed macaque, sambar, chital, sloth bear, gaur, wild pig, sambar, barking deer, otter, porcupine, tiger and leopard.