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12 September, 2025
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The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve became India’s second-biggest tiger reserve after the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) approved West Bengal’s proposal to expand its area.
Situated in the coastal districts of West Bengal.
Lies at the southernmost part of the lower Gangetic delta, bordering the Bay of Bengal.
Part of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest delta, formed by the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
Designated as a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve.
Unique as the only mangrove forest (besides Bangladesh’s portion) to sustain a significant population of tigers.
East: International boundary with Bangladesh, formed by rivers Harinbhanga, Raimangal, and Kalindi.
South: Bay of Bengal.
West: River Matla, adjoining the South 24-Parganas Forest Division.
North-West: Rivers Bidya and Gomdi.
Comprises true mangroves (major elements), minor mangroves, and mangrove associates.
Includes a variety of shrubs, non-halophytic (non-salt tolerant) plants, halophytic (salt-tolerant) herbs, shrubs, weeds, epiphytes, and parasitic plants adapted to the saline environment.
Home to iconic species such as:
Tiger (unique mangrove-adapted population)
Fishing cat
Estuarine crocodile
Gangetic dolphin
Irrawaddy dolphin
King cobra
Water monitor lizard
Also supports a wide range of other species adapted to the mangrove ecosystem.
Source: THE HINDU
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