states: [india]
category: natural
year: 1987
location: West Bengal
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 21.9450000000, 88.8958333300
Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, is a unique biodiversity hotspot renowned for its vast mangrove forests and rich wildlife. It serves as a critical habitat for the endangered Bengal tiger, along with numerous species of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals. The park’s intricate network of tidal waterways and islands supports a delicate ecosystem, making it a globally significant conservation area.
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