Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is an estuary situated near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, India.[2][3] It is the third largest stretch of mangrove forests in India with 24 mangrove tree species and more than 120 bird species. It is home to the critically endangered white-backed vulture and the long billed vulture.[1] Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone, with a dense tangle of prop roots that make the trees appear to be standing on stilts above the water. This tangle of roots allows the trees to handle the daily rise and fall of tides; hence, the mangrove forest gets flooded at least twice per day. The roots also slow the movement of tidal waters, causing sediments to settle out of the water and build up the muddy bottom.
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
Nearest city | Kakinada |
Coordinates | 16°49′53″N 82°20′12″E[1] |
Area | 235.7 km2 (58,200 acres) |
Established | 5 July 1978 (1978-07-05) |
Governing body | Andhra Pradesh Forest Department |
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It also stabilizes the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. The intricate root system of the mangrove also makes the forest attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators.