Biligiriranga Hills - Threats

Threats

Quarrying in the fringes of the hills is rampant after the brief lull of activities during the time when the dreaded bandit Veerappan was on the run. After his death, the quarrying activities have taken off with renewed vigour with strong political backing. The forest department and the local NGOs were instrumental in banning disposal of plastic within the sanctuary.

Overgrazing, firewood collection etc. are other threats.

  • Brown fish owl,BRT Chamarajanagar

  • Dark Blue tiger butterflies, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Striped tiger and common Indian crow butterflies, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Gaur(bison) Chital herd, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Common Indian Muntjac or Barking deer(male), BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Sambar stag, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Sloth bear pair, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Spot bellied jungle owl, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

  • Purple rumped sunbird, BRT WLS Chamarajanagar

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