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In the Part I of the series, we saw how the Sundarbans faces the deadliest storms and cyclones in the world. But for years, resilient mangrove forests have stood guard against these storms. Here’s why their destruction could spell disaster for the already vulnerable region.

Birds and animals make different sounds for different reasons — to attract a mate, to communicate or even set off an alarm. But why are scientists eavesdropping? Watch to learn more about the emerging field of bioacoustics.

Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, has braved cyclones for hundreds of years, but over the last decade they have become faster, deadlier and more frequent. Is climate change to blame? In our two-part series, we talk about why the delta faces constant calamities. Watch to know how a rising sea is adding to the crisis.