Author: Biswajit Roy Chowdhury
Pradeep Vyas/
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 120
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129106361
Description
The Sunderbans has the unique distinction of being the only forest in India to be declared a sanctuary, national park, tiger reserve, biosphere reserve and World Heritage Site. It is also the abode of the famed Royal Bengal Tiger.
The book is a guide to the world’s biggest mangrove forest, the Sunderbans, detailing its distinctive natural vegetation and wildlife. Tourist destinations, routes to reach and traverse the area, accommodation and lists of plant and animal life are provided in this strikingly illustrated volume.
Contents
FOREWORD by Prasun Mukherjee, President, Nature, Environment & Wildlife Society
Authors Note
Origin of the Sunderbans
The Rivering System
The Mangrove Community
Threats to the Ecosystem
Conservation Efforts
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Sunderbans Biosphee Reserve
World Heritage Site
People & Culture
Tourism
Places of Interest
Listings of Natural Life in the Sunderbans
Plants
Mammals
Reptiles
Birds
Marine Invertebrates
Fish
Sunderbans At a Glance