The rainfall increases significantly in the western part of the State and reaches its maximum over the coastal belt. South-West monsoon normally sets in over the extreme southern parts of the State by about 1st of June and covers the entire State by about 10th of June. Out of the 14 heavy rainfall stations in India, with annual rainfall of more than 500 cm., four stations are situated in Karnataka. The district of Uttara Kannada and parts of Belgaum constitute the northern most sector of the hill tracts of Karnataka. In this region, as per observed data, the gaur are scattered, sambar are much more widely distributed.
Wild pig is most abundant and spotted deer is seen in majority of areas.
Elephants are found scattered over a wide region. The Carnivores-tigers, panthers and wild dogs occur in low populations. This region was extremely rich in wild life in the past especially tiger and gaur. This region lies south of Uttar Kannada. There is a narrow belt of forests following this crestline of Ghats.