Mangrove Forest of Sundarbans: Tree Species, Adaptations, and Ecosystem
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is home to diverse tree species that have uniquely adapted to its saline, tidal, and muddy environment. The region’s vegetation includes various trees, shrubs, herbs, creepers, and grasses, which thrive under different levels of salinity. Major Tree Species in Sundarbans The dominant tree species in the Sundarbans include: […]
Wildlife of the Sundarbans: A Diverse Ecosystem
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including mammals, reptiles, birds, marine creatures, and several rare and endangered species. Below is a detailed list of the major wild animals found in the Sundarbans. Mammals Reptiles Sea Turtles Snakes Crocodiles & Lizards Birds The Sundarbans is a birdwatcher’s […]
Sundarbans: Origin, Name, Geography, and History
I. Sundarbans – How It Originated It is said that two to three million years ago, the Sundarbans was submerged under the sea. It is believed that before the sixth century, the delta of the Sundarbans was fully formed due to the massive deposition of silt by the slow-flowing rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna at […]
Natural Calamities in Sundarbans (1558 – 2010)
The Sundarbans, a unique and ecologically rich region, has been subjected to numerous natural calamities over the centuries. Due to its location along the Bay of Bengal, it frequently experiences cyclones, floods, and earthquakes, causing immense loss of life, wildlife, and property. Cyclones and Other Natural Disasters in Sundarbans (1558 – 1897) (1900 – 2010) […]
Gosaba: A Historical and Cultural Landmark in Sundarbans
Rabindranath Tagore’s Visit to Canning and Gosaba Rabindranath Tagore visited Gosaba in 1932 at the invitation of Sir Daniel Mackinnon Hamilton. The Rail Authority arranged a special coach for the great poet, and he reached Canning at 10:30 AM on December 29, 1932. From there, he traveled to Gosaba on a launch named ‘Dub Chick’, […]