Ban on visitors’ entry into Bhitarkanika National Park imposed till July 31

Kendrapara: The authorities of the Bhitarkanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kendrapara imposed a ban on the entry of the visitors into the wildlife sanctuary till July 31.

According to sources, the ban on visitors’ entry into Bhitarkanika National Park was imposed for the smooth breeding and nesting activities of estuarine crocodiles.

The authorities closed the sanctuary for a brief period to ensure the safety of tourists as the reptiles turn violent during their breeding and nesting activities.

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It is to be noted here that the world-famous Bhitarkanika National Park and crocodile sanctuary was closed for ten days for tourists from January 4, 2023. The park will was closed as the authorities conducted crocodile census.

The enumerators were assisted by trained forest staff and covered the Bhitarkanika river system besides creeks and inlets.

The day-and-night census was monitored by technical experts, deputed from Wildlife Headquarters. The total number of crocodiles in the park was 1742 in the last census, said a forest official.

Later on Jan 6, the annual census of birds was conducted in the backwaters of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara. The bird census began at around 5:30 am in the morning and will continue till 1:30 pm in the noon.