Kasaragod: First District in India to Declare Official Tree, Flower and Bird

  • Kasaragod becomes first district in India to declare official tree, flower and bird.
  • The official tree of the district is ‘Kanjiram’ (Strychnos nux-vomica Linn), a species deriving its name from ‘kasara’, meaning wormwood, from which the name of the district originates.
  • The district bird is the White Bellied Sea Hawk, which is native to the region spanning from Mahe to Manjeswaram. Notably, it is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
  • The Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle, locally known as ‘Bheemanama’, has been chosen as the district species. This rare species is listed on the Red List of ....
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