Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Cuthbert Bay Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[1] It is located on the eastern coast of the Middle Andaman Islands.[2] It covers an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi).[3]
Despite its smaller size, the sanctuary is among the most significant protected areas in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a vital nesting site for three of the four species of marine turtles that visit the islands annually, with hundreds of turtles arriving here each year to lay their eggs.[4]
Fauna
[edit]The sanctuary is a nesting ground of Olive Ridley turtles, Leather-back turtles and the Green Sea turtle. Other species like spotted deer, birds, butterflies etc. are also found here.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Unique Biodiversity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands". (740 KB)
- ^ a b Gangopadhyay, Uttara (2024-03-01). "5 Best Natural Reserves To Include In Your Andaman Tour". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Andaman & Nicobar Islands". wii.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). forest.and.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-12-21.