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Bhitarkanika is also home to several
mammals. Five species of marine dolphins have been recorded from the area.
Notable among the other mammalian fauna of Bhitarkanika are the striped hyena,
the fishing and jungle cat, smooth - coated otter, civet, Indian porcupine,
wild boar, spotted deer and sambar.
World over, Orissa is known for its arribada’s – synchronized mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles. These turtles nest here in thousands every year during winter at three beaches: Devi, Gahirmata, and Rushikulya. Gahirmatha beach, which forms the eastern boundary of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, supports the largest known nesting beach of olive ridley sea turtles in the world. Nearly half a million Olive Ridleys nest every year at Gahirmatha. Besides, the coastal waters off Gahirmatha are a major mating area for the olive ridley sea turtle that migrate to this coast every winter.
World over, Orissa is known for its arribada’s – synchronized mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles. These turtles nest here in thousands every year during winter at three beaches: Devi, Gahirmata, and Rushikulya. Gahirmatha beach, which forms the eastern boundary of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, supports the largest known nesting beach of olive ridley sea turtles in the world. Nearly half a million Olive Ridleys nest every year at Gahirmatha. Besides, the coastal waters off Gahirmatha are a major mating area for the olive ridley sea turtle that migrate to this coast every winter.
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