TNPSC Thervupettagam

Bhitarkanika National Park census

January 6 , 2020 1682 days 1069 0
  • According to the recent census at the Bhitarkanika National Park, the population of salt water crocodiles have increased to 1,757 as compared to 1,742 in 2018.
  • The IUCN status of salt water crocodile is Least Concern.
  • The Park obtained the status of Ramsar site in 2002.
  • It was the second area to get the status after Chilika lake.
  • The Park is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.

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