White Crocodile Count Goes One Up In Odisha’s Bhitarkanika
Kendrapada: As many as 16 white crocodiles were spotted in the water bodies of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district during a recent census. Last year, the number was 15.…
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Dolphin Census In Odisha’s Bhitarkanika From Jan 17
Kendrapada: Dolphin census in rivers and other water bodies of Bhitarkanika National Park and its surrounding areas in the district will be conducted from January 17.
According to sources…
Crocodile Census: Bhitarkanika To Bar Visitors For Nine Days
Kendrapada: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district will remain closed to visitors for nine days from January 15 for the annual census of estuarine crocodiles.
The national…
Five Dolphin Species Sighted In Odisha’s Bhitarkanika
Kendrapada: Five different species of dolphins have been sighted in the water bodies in Bhitrakanika National Park and Rajnagar in Kendrapara district this year.
The five species —…
Crocodile Census In Odisha’s Bhitarkanika From January 5
Kendrapada: The annual census of the saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district will begin from January 5 and continue till January 14..
The DFO of Rajnagar…
Cafeterias To Boost Tourism At Bhitarkanika, Chandrabhaga Beaches In Odisha
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to attract tourists, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) will open two cafeterias at Bhitarkniaka and Chandrabhaga sea beaches by the end of December.
OTDC…
Eco Retreat Fest Gets Bigger; Water Sports & Camping At Five Locations In Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: After the success of the first-ever Marine Drive Eco-Retreat festival at Konark last winter, Odisha Tourism is planning similar luxurious camping stays at five different…
Native Birds Start Flocking Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park For Nesting
Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park in the district is now buzzing with colours and sounds of native birds who have started arriving in large number.
According to official sources,…
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika Equals Last Year’s Record In Estuarine Crocodile…
Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park has again emerged as the largest habitat of the endangered estuarine crocodiles in the country with 103 nesting sites spotted in it this year.…
Odisha Government’s Cruise Plans At Five Waterbodies Run Into Rough Weather
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s decision to launch daytime cruise services at five selected water bodies -- Chilika Lake, Mahanadi, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia Gorge and Hirakud reservoir --…