Sundarbans National Park: Quick Facts

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Mangrove forest of Sundari trees (Heritiera fomes) lines both sides of a narrow water channel in the Sundarbans river delta, with dense green foliage and exposed muddy banks.

A spotted deer, also known as chital, stands alert among trees in the Sundarbans forest, with another deer grazing in the background. Sunlight filters through the dense greenery.

A Bengal tiger stands on muddy ground among dense green mangrove trees and protruding roots in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest.

Map of South Asia highlighting the location of Sundarbans National Park in eastern India near the border with Bangladesh, along the Bay of Bengal. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and China are labeled, with a small inset globe showing the region's position in the world.

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