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PLACES IN NEWS - 3#Conservation■
WETLANDS ADDED TO RAMSAR SITES.Four more wetlands from India get recognition from the Ramsar Secretariat as Ramsar sites.□ WHAT ARE WETLANDS ?
◇ A wetland is a
distinct ecosystem that is
flooded by water, either
permanently or
seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail.
◇ The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other landforms or water bodies is the
characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil.□ NEW SITES :-
1)
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary.2)
Sultanpur National Park.3)
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary.4)
Wadhvana Wetland. ︎
SOURCE - TH.
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