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Rajasthan Issues Bird Flu Alert Amidst Mysterious Bird Deaths
After deaths of about 300 crows, 50 peacocks, and 60 hens, the Rajasthan’s wildlife department has issued a bird flu alert in the state. Chief wildlife warden Mohanlal Meena has directed the wildlife officers to inspect the wetlands, as several migratory birds migrated during the winter season. While the samples of dead avian have been sent to labs, the wildlife division has asked to keep a vigil on animal habitats.
Tags: Rajasthan, Bird-Flu, Wildlife Department, Wetlands
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India Now Houses 41 Ramsar Sites; Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar New Entrants
India's only crater lake - Lonar lake of Maharashtra - and Sur Sarovar of Agra have been announced as the latest additions to 'Ramsar sites'. With this, the lakes will be internationally recognised and protected. Currently, India has a total of 41 designated wetlands that include swamps, marshes, billabongs, and lakes among others from various states. The Ramsar Convention, … read-more
Tags: Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar, Keetham lake, Agra, Maharashtra , Wetland Conservation, Wetlands, Ramsar Site
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