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Mangalajodi: A Village that Guards a Wetland
For generations, the residents of Mangalajodi, a village in Odisha, hunted and feasted on birds that visited its local wetland. But in 1998, a conservation initiative turned the tide. Today, former hunters have turned into skilled naturalists and protectors of the habitat.
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Lake Life: Pulicat, the Bird Haven
This brackish water lagoon just north of Chennai is rich in marine life that has made it an important bird habitat and crucial source of livelihood for hundreds of fisherfolk
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Quiz: The Wetlands
Take our quiz to learn more about these neglected ecosystems and the creatures that live in and around them
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What are Wetlands?
A wetland is land that is partially covered with water, or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater waterbodies
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