Mangrove forests criss-crossed with numerous creeks and mud flats where the salt water crocodiles and turtles move around freely is unique to Bhitarkanika National Park. In fact, Bhitarkanika is one of the largest mangrove eco systems in India.
Bhitarkanika harbours the largest number of saltwater crocodiles population in the Indian sub-continent. It has a special position in the turtle map of the world; Bhitarkanika is one of the world’s largest nesting and breeding grounds of Olive Ridley sea turtles. It is a haven of migratory birds as well.
Bhitarkanika is a cat paradise; it shelters healthy populations of leopard cats, fishing cats and jungle cats. Apart from the cats, it is also home to porcupine, dolphin, salt water crocodile, python, king cobra, water monitor lizards, terrapin and marine turtle.
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