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Bhitarkanika Mangroves

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The Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Odisha, India, form the country's second-largest mangrove ecosystem and a Ramsar site declared in 2002, sheltering the world's largest known nesting congregation of saltwater crocodiles.

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Why is Bhitarkanika famous for saltwater crocodiles?

Its tidal creeks and mangrove habitat support a major population of saltwater crocodiles. Conservation and breeding work in Odisha has helped the species recover after severe historical decline.

Is Bhitarkanika the largest mangrove forest in India?

No. The Sundarbans is India's largest mangrove system, while Bhitarkanika is commonly described as the country's second largest.

What is the difference between Bhitarkanika National Park and the Ramsar site?

The national park is a protected core within a broader mangrove and wetland landscape. The Bhitarkanika Mangroves Ramsar site, designated in 2002, covers a wider internationally recognized wetland area.

Which sea turtles nest near Bhitarkanika?

Olive ridley turtles gather and nest along Odisha's coast, including the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary beside the Bhitarkanika landscape. Their mass nesting event is known as an arribada.

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