Odisha: Bhitarkanika Reopens For Visitors After 9 Days
·2 years ago·1 min read
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The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara has once again opened for visitors after nine days of closure.
Kendrapara, Jan 14: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara has once again opened for visitors after nine days of closure.
The nine day closure was enforced from January 5 to 13 to facilitate the annual census of crocodiles and migratory birds in the sanctuary.
According to he crocodile census, a total of 1,811 crocodiles have been counted in the Delta area of Mahanadi river and canals of the sanctuary this year.
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There has been an increase of 18 crocodiles compared to last years 1,793 crocodiles.
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