Q. Bhitarkanika National Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Odisha
Notes: The population of nesting birds has slightly increased in Bhitarkanika National Park. Bhitarkanika National Park is in Odisha's Kendrapara district. It is located in the delta formed by the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamara rivers.
The park covers 672 sq. km, making it India's second-largest mangrove ecosystem. It consists of mangrove forests, rivers, creeks, and tidal deltas, enriched by its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. The park's species and vegetation are typical of tropical and subtropical intertidal regions. Bhitarkanika is Odisha’s second Ramsar site, after Chilika Lake.