It was designated as national park on 16 September 1998 ... and a number of mammalian species like spotted deer, wild boar, fishing cat, otter, etc. Bhitarkanika has taken a pivotal position ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bhitarkanika is one of India’s most biodiverse ecosystems, home to over 215 species of birds, including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. The lush mangroves, wetlands, and riverine ...

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 ...

environment and climate change last year unveiled a draft notification for an eco-sensitive zone covering 209 villages with a population of about 2.75 lakh around Bhitarkanika National Park and ...

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 ...

Bhitarkanika National Park The Bhitarkanika Wetland ... The sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, spotted deer, sloths, and the endangered gharial. The Gharial Sanctuary within Tikarpada is ...

KENDRAPARA: Tidal waves formed in the impact of cyclone Dana has left the seaside guesthouse at Habalikathi beach under Rajnagar block within Bhitarkanika national park severely damaged.