Bhitarkanika
Mangrove Forests are a mangrove wetland in Odisha comprising the districts of
this region.
Area of Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests
Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests cover an area of 650 square kilometres in the river delta of the Brahmani River and Baitarani River.
History of Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests
Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests were zamindari forests until 1952, when the government of Odisha abolished the zamindari system, and put the zamindari forests in the control of the state forest department. In 1975, an area of 672 square kilometres was declared the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.
Area of Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests
Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests cover an area of 650 square kilometres in the river delta of the Brahmani River and Baitarani River.
History of Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests
Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests were zamindari forests until 1952, when the government of Odisha abolished the zamindari system, and put the zamindari forests in the control of the state forest department. In 1975, an area of 672 square kilometres was declared the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.
Animal Family in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests
The
672 square kilometres of mangrove forest and wetland that comprised
Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests, provides home to well over 215 species of birds
including winter migrants from central-Asia and Europe. The Giant salt water
crocodiles and a variety of other wildlife inhabit this eco-system which is one
of Asia's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. The wetland of Bhitarkanika
Mangrove Forests also hosts a large and diverse population of resident and
migratory birds. Rhesus monkey, leopard cat, fishing cat, jungle cat, small
Indian civet cat, toddy cat, common mongoose, jackal, striped hyena, Indian
fox, wild pig, Indian porcupine, mole rat, long tailed tree mouse, spotted
deer, sambar, common otter, smooth Indian otter are also found here. To know more read:
