About Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Parmadan Forest is an animal sanctuary in the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal.
- It is situated on the banks of river Ichamati.
Key facts about the Sundarban Tiger Reserve
- The Sundarbans is located on the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
- In 1973 it was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
- It is a part of the world’s largest delta and home to the largest mangrove forests.
- Flora:The vegetation of the area is moist tropical forests and tidal forests.
- Fauna:It is home to Royal Bengal Tiger, Estuarine Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphin, Water Monitor Lizard etc.
What is Project Tiger?
- It is a tiger conservation programme launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure.
- Aim: Ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage
