Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, about 33.5 kilometers north of Port Blair. The island forms part of the Defence Group of islands within the Andaman archipelago and covers protected forest areas. It features dense tropical forests, diverse marine ecosystems including coral reefs, and serves as a habitat for many endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna.
The sanctuary is uninhabited and governed by the Indian government, focused on conservation of its unique biodiversity. It plays an important role in preserving the ecological balance of the region with mangroves, mudflats, turtle nesting sites, and a variety of bird and marine life, making it significant for both terrestrial and marine wildlife protection.
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Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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