Kendrapara (Odisha), Feb 19 (ANI): The Bhitarkanika National Park is the core area of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary located in the north-east region of Kendrapara district in the state of Odisha.

Bhitarkanika is one of India's most biodiverse ecosystems. The park is rich in diversity, with over 215 species of birds, including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. The wetlands and ...

Bhitarkanika National Park is spread over 672 sq km in Keonjhar district of Odisha (Orissa). Surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Sanctuary and shares borders with the Gahirmatha Beach, the national ...

KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park has recorded sighting of the Great Bittern for the first time. The bird was spotted during the annual avian census at Sasanapeta area, with official ...

KENDRAPARA: The population of salt-water crocodiles in Bhitarkanika National Park has marginally increased to 1,826, up from 1,811 individuals enumerated last year. Interestingly, 18 of them are ...

Bhitarkanika National Park and Hirakud Reservoir - across Odisha, officials said on Sunday.

The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district reopened for tourists on Thursday after remaining closed for nine days, an official said. The national park was closed from January 14 to ...

KENDRAPADA: The annual reptile census at Bhitarkanika National ... (wildlife) of the state govt. Among the 1,826 crocodiles, the census documented the presence of 18 albino crocodiles in the park ...

KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park is set to reopen for tourists ... to provide visitors a close-up view of the forest and wildlife. This besides, the watch tower and hunting tower have ...

The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich ...

Kendrapada: Forest officials launched a three-day long crocodile census at Bhitarkanika National Park and its surrounding areas on Sunday. The operation involves 22 teams comprising forest guards ...

KENDRAPARA: Even as Bhitarkanika national park is likely to face the brunt of cyclone Dana on Thursday, the denudation of mangrove forests has put areas near it at a greater risk. Mangrove forests ...