Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 6 -- Students from various schools participated in the World Wetland Day celebrations, organised by the Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Mysuru, at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at Srirangapatna taluk in Mandya district recently.

Srirangapatna MLA and Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd. Chairman A.B. Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda inaugurated the celebrations and said that the natural wetland at Cauvery River bank is the habitat for various bird species, aquatic creatures and insects. Several wild animals are also dependent on this wetland for water.

The combination of wildlife, birds, aquatic creatures and insects facilitate environmental balance. It is the responsibility of everyone to maintai...