Wetland

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Environment

In a first, govt declares two wetlands as 'Wetland-Dependent Wildlife Sanctuaries'

The newly declared sanctuaries are: 1.65-acre wetland in Biljowana Mouza under Tanore Upazila, and 15.08-acre wetland in Bilbala Mouza under Godagari Upazil

A great egret, drawn by the catches of discarded traps, is in risk of entanglement. PHOTO: MUNTASIR AKASH
Earth

Wetland wildlife paying dearly for the deadly ‘China Duari’

With greenery wiped out, the city turns into a heat island
Bangladesh

With greenery wiped out, the city turns into a heat island

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USA

'Catastrophic' California oil spill kills fish, damages wetlands

Brazil fires threaten world's largest wetland
World+Biz

Brazil fires threaten world's largest wetland

A flock of wetland birds – ranging from Mallards, Pochards, Garganeys to more – taking a flight in Tanguar Haor. Photo: Sayam U Chowdhury
Environment

When wetlands turn into wastelands