Considered to be one of the most impressive national parks of Asia, Bhitarkanika National Park is spread over 672 sq km in Keonjhar district of Odisha (Orissa). Surrounded by the Bhitarkanika ...

Bhitarkanika is one of India's most biodiverse ecosystems. The park is rich in diversity, with over 215 species of birds, including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. The wetlands and ...

KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park has recorded sighting of the Great Bittern for the first time. The bird was spotted during the annual avian census at Sasanapeta area, with official ...

Kendrapada: The annual reptile census at Bhitarkanika National Park has revealed a marginal increase in the saltwater crocodile population, with 1,826 crocodiles recorded this year compared to ...

KENDRAPARA: Bhitarkanika National Park will be closed for visitors from ... GPS will also be used in the census as it will help us map the exact location of the crocodiles,” said Kar.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will remain closed to tourists and locals from January 14 to 22 to facilitate the annual crocodile census, according to ...

KENDRAPARA: The population of salt-water crocodiles in Bhitarkanika National Park has marginally increased to 1,826, up from 1,811 individuals enumerated last year. Interestingly, 18 of them are ...

The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich ...

Odisha's Forest, Environment and Climate Change department on Monday launched dolphin census in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, Bhitarkanika National Park and in nearby coast, an official said. The ...