Kashmir s passionate affair with migratory birds is coming to an end as the winged marvels of nature are packing bags to return home after a season s stay in the Valley s hospitable climate.
NTPC believes in maintaining a sustainable ecosystem and arrival of these migratory birds is testimony to the fact that apart from powering the nation, NTPC power plants also plays a pivotal role in conserving and preserving nature.
On World Wildlife Day, a list of some biodiversity hotspots of Andhra Pradesh
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From Godavari mangroves to Papikonda National Park, here’s a look at Andhra Pradesh’s rich wildlife zones
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Black buck photographed at Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary | Photo Credit:
Srikanth Mannepuri
From Godavari mangroves to Papikonda National Park, here’s a look at Andhra Pradesh’s rich wildlife zones
Godavari mangroves
(170 kilometres from Visakhapatnam)
The Godavari mangroves located in East Godavari District stand as the first line of defence against frequent cyclones and tidal surges that hit the state. But that is not their only use. Located in the Godavari estuary, the mangrove is ecologically diverse and supports a wide range of wildlife.
Nearly 12,42,000 individuals of 105 water bird species and 26,405 individuals of 76 wetland dependent species were counted in the entire lagoon on January 5
Dolphin population in Chilika rises to 156 PTI
Bhubaneswar: After emerging as the favourite destination of migratory birds, the Chilika lake in Odisha has also turned out to be a safe haven for rare Irrawaddy dolphins.
This came to the light after the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) conducted an annual survey on the biodiversity of the lagoon, which is the largest lake along the east-coast of India. The population of dolphins has increased to 156 in 2020 against 150 in 2019, an official said.
The Irrawaddy dolphin is the flagship species inhabiting the Chilika Lake. The CDA in a statement said that the present distribution range of this species is only in Asia, from Chilika to Indonesia. Irrawaddy dolphins in India are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, ClTES (Appendix-l) and IUCN Red List.