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Bhitarkanika National Park to Remain Out of Bounds For Public From May 1

Odisha News Insight May 1, 2021 0

The Bhitarkanika National Park has been closed down for the public from today (May 1). This is the season of breeding of estuarine crocodiles. During the breeding season, the crocodiles lay eggs on the surface. The restrictions have…

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Crocodile Population at Bhitarkanika Sanctuary goes up

Odisha News Insight Jan 10, 2018 0

ONI Bureau: As per the latest information based on the count, crocodile population at Bhitarkanika Sanctuary has goes up by 16 this year. In total, 1,698 crocodiles have been detected as compared to 1,682 last year. The Bhitarkanika…

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5 Member IUCN Team to assess Bhitarkanika for inclusion as World Heritage Site

Odisha News Insight Nov 4, 2016 0

Bhitarkanika Sanctuary has been nominated as one among 9 natural eco-sites for inclusion in World Heritage site. A 5 member assessment Team from International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) consisting of wild life scientists,…

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Odisha planning World Heritage Status for Bhitarkanika Park

Odisha News Insight Aug 13, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13: If everything goes right, Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park would find a place in the World Heritage List, an official said on Thursday. "We are planning to accord World Heritage Site status to Bhitarkanika…