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Revision as of 07:20, 21 December 2024 by Idoghor Melody (talk | contribs) (clean up, typo(s) fixed: etc → etc.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Wildlife sanctuary in Andaman and Nicobar IslandsCuthbert Bay Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located on the eastern coast of the Middle Andaman Islands. It covers an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi).
Despite its smaller size, the sanctuary is among the most significant protected areas in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a vital nesting site for three of the four species of marine turtles that visit the islands annually, with hundreds of turtles arriving here each year to lay their eggs.
Fauna
The sanctuary is a nesting ground of Olive Ridley turtles, Leather-back turtles and the Green Sea turtle. Other species like spotted deer, birds, butterflies etc. are also found here.
References
- "Unique Biodiversity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands". (740 KB)
- ^ Gangopadhyay, Uttara (2024-03-01). "5 Best Natural Reserves To Include In Your Andaman Tour". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- "Andaman & Nicobar Islands". wii.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- "Wayback Machine" (PDF). forest.and.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-12-21.