The Sundarbans National Park is one of the
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India that was recognized in November,
2001. It covers 10,000 km2 of land and water, more than half of its region in
India, and the rest situated in Bangladesh. It occupies the world's largest
area of the mangrove forests. This biosphere enriches a number of endangered
and rare species, including tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles. This
natural ecosystem Located at the delta of the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra
between India and Bangladesh.
This forest and waterways
give support to a wide range of' fauna including a number of species which are
in extinction. This is one of the largest Bengal tiger reserve, also home for a variety of bird, reptile and
invertebrate species, including the saltwater crocodile, Ganga river dolphins,
king cobra, marine turtles including the olive Riley, green and hawksbill. The
Sajnakhali area, mentioned as an Important Bird Area, consists a wealth of
waterfowl and it is a good place of high importance for migratory birds.
- By Sruthi
- By Sruthi
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