Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Bhitarkanika National Park
Odisha
Mangrove creeks in the delta of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers, home to one of India's largest populations of saltwater crocodiles. The nearby Gahirmatha beach is one of the world's most important nesting sites for olive ridley turtles.
Highlights
- Large saltwater crocodiles on the mudbanks
- Olive ridley mass nesting at Gahirmatha nearby
- Heronries and water monitors
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Bhitarkanika National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Bhitarkanika National Park include Saltwater Crocodile, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Common Water Monitor, Fishing Cat, White-Bellied Sea-Eagle and Chital. Highlights: Large saltwater crocodiles on the mudbanks.
- Where is Bhitarkanika National Park?
- Bhitarkanika National Park is in Odisha, India (about 20.7°, 86.95°).
- What are the highlights of Bhitarkanika National Park?
- Large saltwater crocodiles on the mudbanks, Olive ridley mass nesting at Gahirmatha nearby and Heronries and water monitors.