Question

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha is a conservation site for:
1. King cobra
2. Blue footed booby
3. Saltwater crocodile
4. Indian elephant

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Saltwater crocodile

The correct answer is ​Saltwater crocodile.

• Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.

• It hosts a variety of species of birds and is home to the saltwater crocodile, Indian Python, King Cobra and various species of flora and fauna.
• It is spread in the area of 672 kilometre and there are around 215 species of birds including migrating birds from Asia and Europe.
• It has the largest population of endangered saltwater crocodiles in India.
• Some crocodiles here are about 23 feet in length.