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This region has 5 major morphological zones - the coastal plains, the
middle mountainous and highlands region, the central plateaus, the
western rolling uplands and major flood plains. This region is Orissa -
home to a high diversity of marine and reptilian life.
The coast of Orissa forms a highly complex yet dynamic eco-system, comprising of a myriad of wetlands, deltas, mangroves, and mudflats- truly an ecologist's paradise! These factors make the coastline of Orissa an ideal habitat for many species like the estuarine crocodile, fresh and brackish water terrapins, dolphins, porpoises and the endangered sea turtles. There are four species of sea turtles (out of the seven in the world) found in Orissa - the Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Leatherback and the Green Sea Turtle.
See Biodiversity
See Causes for concern
See Orissa and the Olive Ridleys
The coast of Orissa forms a highly complex yet dynamic eco-system, comprising of a myriad of wetlands, deltas, mangroves, and mudflats- truly an ecologist's paradise! These factors make the coastline of Orissa an ideal habitat for many species like the estuarine crocodile, fresh and brackish water terrapins, dolphins, porpoises and the endangered sea turtles. There are four species of sea turtles (out of the seven in the world) found in Orissa - the Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Leatherback and the Green Sea Turtle.
See Biodiversity
See Causes for concern
See Orissa and the Olive Ridleys
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