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10 lesser-know wildlife parks in India to find rare turtle species

Discover India’s hidden wildlife parks where rare freshwater and terrestrial turtles thrive in their habitats with different species.

September 24, 2025 / 12:26 IST
1. Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha: Mangrove-rich estuary park houses olive ridley turtles, freshwater turtles, and diverse aquatic life. (Image: Canva)
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1. Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha: Mangrove-rich estuary park houses olive ridley turtles, freshwater turtles, and diverse aquatic life. (Image: Canva)
2. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh: Mangrove-lined estuaries house rare olive ridley and freshwater turtles in tranquil waters. (Image: Canva)
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2. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh: Mangrove-lined estuaries house rare olive ridley and freshwater turtles in tranquil waters. (Image: Canva)
3. Indravati National Park, Chhattisgarh: Home to freshwater turtles and crocodiles, the park features rivers and dense forest ecosystems. (Image: Canva)
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3. Indravati National Park, Chhattisgarh: Home to freshwater turtles and crocodiles, the park features rivers and dense forest ecosystems. (Image: Canva)
4. Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh: This wetland sanctuary shelters rare turtles amidst its extensive lakes and migratory bird populations. (Image: Canva)
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4. Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh: This wetland sanctuary shelters rare turtles amidst its extensive lakes and migratory bird populations. (Image: Canva)
5. Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal: Mangrove channels support olive ridley and riverine turtles, coexisting with estuarine crocodiles and fish species. (Image: Canva)
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5. Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal: Mangrove channels support olive ridley and riverine turtles, coexisting with estuarine crocodiles and fish species. (Image: Canva)
6. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka: Wetlands provide safe nesting grounds for freshwater turtles alongside migratory birds in quiet riverbanks. (Image: Canva)
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6. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka: Wetlands provide safe nesting grounds for freshwater turtles alongside migratory birds in quiet riverbanks. (Image: Canva)
7. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala: Turtles inhabit rivers and lakes, including the Indian flapshell turtle, alongside endemic freshwater fish. (Image: Canva)
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7. Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala: Western Ghats streams host freshwater turtles and rare amphibians, hidden amid lush forest cover. (Image: Canva)
8. Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala: Western Ghats streams host freshwater turtles and rare amphibians, hidden amid lush forest cover. (Image: Canva)
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8. Mahanadi Delta Wetlands, Odisha: Wetlands along the Mahanadi River provide habitat for endangered turtles like Indian flap-shelled turtles. (Image: Canva)
9. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Odisha: Famous for olive ridley turtle nesting beaches along the coastline and protected estuarine zones. (Image: Canva)
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9. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Odisha: Famous for olive ridley turtle nesting beaches along the coastline and protected estuarine zones. (Image: Canva)
10. Bhavanisagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu: Reservoir and river ecosystems support freshwater turtle species and diverse aquatic wildlife. (Image: Canva)
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10. Bhavanisagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu: Reservoir and river ecosystems support freshwater turtle species and diverse aquatic wildlife. (Image: Canva)
Gurpreet Singh
first published: Sep 24, 2025 12:26 pm

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