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Royal Bengal Tiger of Sundarbans
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The Sundarbans, part of Bangladesh, with an area of ​​1.5 sq km, is the world's largest sub-island, the longest saline wetland and a very important ecosystem rich in biodiversity. There are 3 species of plants and 3 species of wildlife, including 3 species of reptiles, 3 species of birds, 12 species of mammals and the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger. The major reptile species are saltwater crocodile, python, gokha, guisap, marine snake, squirrel, tortoise and others. About 6 species of snakes are found in the Sundarbans. Due to all the features of Ramsar area as wetlands, Sundarbans have been declared as the 8th Ramsar area in 12 years. UNESCO declared Sundarbans as a World Heritage Site in the 7th century. The history of Sundarbans shows the existence of Sundarbans since ancient times. Historians believe that the Sundarbans originated in the Gangetic delta some 2,000 years ago. The travel story of a missionary named 'Nicholas Pimenta' also shows the existence of the Sundarbans. From the Mughal period (121-5), Sundarbans were given leases / leases to local kings. In the evolution of time, the world's largest mangrove forest was brought under scientific management. From the close of Mughal Emperor Alamgir-II, the East India Company acquired the ownership of the Sundarbans, and in 7th the surveyor made a map according to the survey. After the establishment of the Forest Department in Bengal, according to Forest Law-3, Sundarbans are declared as protected forests. In that year, the Sundarbans were transferred from the district administration to the newly established forest management department in Khulna city and the first survey was done in the Sundarbans on 7-9. Many British forest officials visited Sundarbans from the 5th to the 5th to raise awareness of the importance of the Sundarbans. Recommends legislation to conserve Sundarbans and harvest trees. (Source: Rahman-20, Sund How to go: History of Raban (FM Abdul Jalil) How to go: By the river: The beautiful forest can be accessed by launching at Khulna Launchghat Khake. There are lunches at night and in the morning. By Road: Khulna Khake can be used to go to Sundarbans by bus.