Source: DowntoEarth What is the news? The carcass of a male Spinner dolphin washed ashore in Odisha’s port town of Paradip within the Bhitarkanika National Park on June 30, 2021, taking the number of marine animal deaths in the state within five months to six. The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained… Continue reading Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
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Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year
News: According to official estimates, the population of the saltwater or estuarine crocodile has increased in the water bodies of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park to 1,757 Facts: About Bhitarkanika National Park · It is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha It is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, Pathsala. It… Continue reading Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year