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Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha will remain off-limits to tourists from May 1 to July 31, coinciding with the critical breeding season of the saltwater crocodiles. Forest officials announced the closure on Monday, aiming to protect the reptiles from human disturbance during this sensitive period.
Manas Das, Assistant Chief Conservator of Forests (ACF), highlighted the significance of this measure. "Female crocodiles become particularly aggressive during this time, and most crocodile attacks take place in the nesting season," he added. The aim is to minimise human interaction that could provoke the crocodiles, ensuring both ...