Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary:

Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Parmadan Forest is an animal sanctuary in the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal.
It is situated on the banks of river Ichamati.

Key facts about the Sundarban Tiger Reserve

The Sundarbans is located on the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
In 1973 it was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
It is a part of the world’s largest delta and home to the largest mangrove forests.
Flora: The vegetation of the area is moist tropical forests and tidal forests.
Fauna: It is home to Royal Bengal Tiger, Estuarine Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphin, Water Monitor Lizard etc.

What is Project Tiger?

It is a tiger conservation programme launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
Aim: Ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage

Q1) What is the wildlife sanctuary?

An area where animal habitats and their surroundings are shielded from any kind of disturbance is known as a wildlife sanctuary. Animal capturing, killing, and poaching are outright forbidden in these areas.

Source: Sundarbans get 90 spotted deer from Parmadan forest