Wildlife, Nature & Eco Tourism

Biodiversity Hotspots & Ecological Significance

• The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covers much of Karnataka’s western region.
• It supports endemic and endangered species such as the Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed macaque, and Malabar Civet.
• Forest types include evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous forests, providing habitat diversity.
• Karnataka’s coastal mangroves and wetlands support migratory birds and aquatic life.