Location
The 100 sq km Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary is tucked away in the hilly and thickly forested Sahayadris. Some of the rare and endangered species like the Indian giant squirrel and shekru are found here. The other animals that occupy the sanctuary are leopards, wild boars, porcupines, barking deers, sambars, hyenas, flying squirrels, Rhesus macaque, Hanuman langur, etc. The sanctuary also has a very rich flora and fauna. A trek through the forests is rewarding for bird watchers. The commonly found birds here are Malabar grey hornbill, the Malabar whistling thrush, the Quaker babbler, the black eagle, the grey jungle fowl, the green pigeon, and many other species.