Mangrove Forests on the Banks of a Long River, India

Synopsis

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, situated near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, is the third-largest mangrove forest in the country, home to diverse wildlife including critically endangered vultures. The sanctuary's unique mangrove ecosystem, characterized by prop roots and daily tidal submergence, not only acts as a natural coastal defense but also attracts a wide array of aquatic life, providing food and shelter for various organisms seeking refuge from predators.

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