Explanation: The Dandeli sanctuary covers part of the rich forests of the Uttara Kannada District, on the banks of the river Kali.

• In the jungles of Dandeli, one can spot several animals as well as birds including many endangered species – provided the reasonable ground for the government to declare the Dandeli forest, a National Wildlife Sanctuary in 1956.
• The sanctuary now covers an area of 834.16 square kilometres. This sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary of Karnataka.
• Along with its adjoining Anshi National Park, Dandeli is an abode of 40 tigers.

Source: FORUMIAS