Mysuru, July 6 -- Wildlife conservationist Dr. Sanjay Gubbi has cautioned that the rich landscapes and biodiversity showcased in his documentary 'Cauvery: River of Life' could become history if the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project is implemented.

Speaking after the screening of the documentary at the Mysuru Literature Festival (MLF) on Saturday, Dr. Gubbi said that the film took four years to complete as his team documented the Cauvery and its wildlife through all seasons.

Drawing on years of fieldwork in the region, he said, the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several rare and endangered species whose habitats should not be disturbed by large infrastructure projects.

Referring to the Mekedatu project, he said, over ...