A wetland is land that is partially covered with water, or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater waterbodies
Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on wetlands.
- What is a wetland?
- Why are wetlands important?
- What are the characteristics of a wetland?
- How are wetlands formed?
- What are threats to wetlands?
- Which is the largest wetland in India?
- Which state in India has the highest wetland?
- What are Ramsar sites?
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Updated: Nov 21, 2023
Published: Aug 26, 2019
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