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Recently Updated Articles in Flora & Fauna
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| • | Babul Tree
Also known as gum Arabic tree, Babul is a small tree species native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is a flowering tree known for immense medicinal benefits as well as other utilities.
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| • | Wildlife Sanctuaries of Odisha
Wildlife sanctuaries of Odisha are designated areas dedicated to the protection of several species of animals, birds, reptiles, etc. Some of these wildlife sanctuaries are Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary and Karalpat Wildlife Sanctuary.
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| • | Desert National Park
Desert National park is rich in retaining the heritage of life of Indian desert. Desert national Park is one of the famous national parks of the region and also throughout India.
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| • | Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park is remarkable for its calm and peaceful ambience, along with its plethora of wild creatures. In South India, Silent Valley National Park has drawn admiration of the tourists due to its preserves of wild creatures and plantations.
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| • | Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary,
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala, founded by Dr. Salim Ali, is counted amongst world famous sanctuaries. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary was constituted in the year 1983.
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Chakravaka is a ruddy goose, commonly called the Brahmany duck or goose. Chakravaka birds are always seen to fly in pairs during the day but are supposed to remain separate during the night. The 'Chakravaka' in the poetry of the Hindus is heir turtle-dove for constancy and conjugal affection with the singular circumstance of the pair being doomed for ever to nocturnal separation for offending one of the Hindu Munis or sages.
