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species in India and the most numerous large animal in the sanctuary. The population estimate of the blackbuck at Point
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no. 1210 which on 19 August 2002, was declared a place of international importance for the conservation of waterbirds and their wetlands habitats. This 385 km (149 sq mi) site comprises PCWBS, Panchanadikulam
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located deep in the forests of the northern part of the sanctuary. A small village near this shrine was relocated outside the sanctuary after the creation of
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were found washed ashore near the sanctuary. One 10 ton 35-foot whale was successfully towed back to sea. This was the first successful rescue of a beached whale in Asia.
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2282:Sakhya Sagar
2277:Bhoj Wetland
2185:Mansar Lakes
2138:Chandra Taal
2010:Kolleru Lake
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1816:Pulicat Lake
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1388:Early Cholas
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2287:Sirpur Lake
2148:Renuka Lake
2046:Kanwar Lake
2028:Deepor Beel
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1766:Chitrangudi
1705:Kanyakumari
1629:Grass Hills
1448:British Raj
1443:Company Raj
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