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- According to the recent study by Zoological Survey of India, Singur in West Bengal’s Hoogly district is home to at least 69 species of Butterflies.
- Five of the species found in Singur are rare and to be protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- The 5 species are,
- The Tree Flitter
- Striped Albatross
- Pea Blue
- Common Indian Crow
- Danaid Eggfly
- Singur is not only rich in butterfly diversity but also in the diversity of frogs and birds.
- It has no forested land and the area is known for rice, potato and vegetable cultivation.
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