Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
| Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Middle Andaman Islands |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Established | 1997 |
Cuthbert Bay Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[1] It is located on the eastern coast of the Middle Andaman Islands.[2] It covers an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi).[3] It was established in 1997.[4]
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.[4]
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.[2]
References
- ^ "Unique Biodiversity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands". (740 KB)
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CUTHBERT BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 2013-2023" (PDF). forest.and.nic.in. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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