Environmental
protection and conservation of rare species of animals and birds have
gained currency across the country while attempts in this regard leave a
lot to be desired in Orissa. Ganjam District and the southern region of
Orissa are home to some unique species of animals and birds which are
getting extinct over time. Be it the Black Bucks of Bhetanai, peacocks
in Pakidi, Olive Ridley turtles found in Rushikulya River mouth,
Dolphins of Chilika Lake, wild animals like bears, elephants and
leopards of Koraput and Kandhamal etc., all face the danger of
extinction, if better protection measures are not put in place. Wild and
rare animals have importance from the tourism point of view as well.
Ganjam district in particular is known for some popular tourist
destinations like Gopalpur, Chilika lake, Taptapani, TaraTarini,
Tampara, Sonepur, Rushikulya mouth etc. The tourism potential of this
region can be harnessed better if an attractive zoological park is
established near Berhampur city at Mahurikalua, on the lines of
Nandankanan, feel many people in Ganjam District.
MahuriKalua
is an attractive destination in the Eastern-Ghat range with huge tracts
of reserved forest and is home to some wild animals and even some
tribal habitations as well. Located on the outskirts of Berhampur city,
the place is well connected being on the Berhampur – Koraput State
Highway and can well turn out to be a tourist attraction if converted
into a zoo, feel these people. The local communities in Ganjam are known
for protection of rare animals and this has been appreciated by
organizations like the United Nations in the past. Therefore the zoo at
Mahurikalua will be like a recognition of the efforts of these
communities who have taken up such a noble cause for past may years,
felt these people. The establishment of a zoo at Mahurikalua near
Berhampur city will be an added attraction for the tourists visiting the
region and many organizations have demanded its immediate
establishment.
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