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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India
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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, located on River Cauvery (Kaveri) is situated 20 km from Mysore. It comprises of a group of 6 islets, which abound in aquatic insects. These isolated islets are a favourite for birds and crocodiles. Dr. Salim Ali, the noted ornithologist helped it gain the status of a bird sanctuary in 1940. It is now a favourite haunt of wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers. Ranganathittu is an important Asian breeding and nesting ground for migratory birds from all across the earth, even as far as Siberia, Australia and North America.

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