06 October 2017

Biodiversity of Indian Sunderbans Recorded for the First time


Zoological Survey of India has, for the first time, published a detailed record of the animal and protozoa species of the Sunderban of West Bengal. Sunderbans forests, locally known as Badabon, are one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in India. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its mangroves, coastal forests that serve as a biological buffer between the land and sea. This unique ecosystem is famous for the royal Bengal tiger, Gangetic dolphin, and estuarine crocodile.


Read More: https://news.mongabay.com/2017/10/biodiversity-of-indian-sunderbans-recorded-for-the-first-time/

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