India Designates Five New Ramsar Sites

On 26th July, 2022, India designated five new wetlands of international importance, taking the total number of Ramsar Sites in the country to 54.

The recently added sites are located in three states: three in Tamil Nadu and one each in Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh.

The New Ramsar Sites

Karikili Bird Sanctuary

  • Location: The Karikili Bird Sanctuary is located partly in Chengalpattu district & partly in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu.
  • Important Species: The near-threatened oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) and spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) breed here.
  • The wetland also supports several mammal, reptile and amphibian species such as the jungle cat, bonnet ....
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