Video of Ducks in Manda Zoo Jammu

Duck is the common name for a large number of species in the Anatidae family of waterfowl which also includes swans and geese. The ducks are divided among several subfamilies in the family Anatidae; they do not represent a monophyletic group (the group of all descendants of a single common ancestral species) but a form taxon, since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, mostly smaller than the swans and geese, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water.

Nature lovers and wildlife trekkers can enjoy unique diversity of trees like Tinish Tree, Ougeinia oojeinensis (Sannan in Dogri), Tree of Sadness, Nyctanthes arbor tristis (Koori in Dogri), Toothbrush Tree, Acacia modesta (Phulaai), Beaded Pod Tree, Acacia nilotica, Black Cutch Tree, Acacia catechu (Kher in Dogri), Frywood Tree, Albizia lebbeck (Sareen in Dogri), Indian Gooseberry, Emblica officinalis (Aami in Dogri), Wild Krishan Kadamb, Mitragyna parvifolia (Kaim in Dogri), Wild Persimmon Tree (Rajain in Dogri), False Quinine Tree, Hymenodictyon excelsum (Kunaina in Dogri), Parrot Tree, Butea monosperma (Palaah in Dogri), Drumstick Tree, Moringa oleifera (Sohaanjana in Dogri), Buffalo Horn Tree, Oroxylum indicum (Taatra, Marinjan in Dogri), White Teak, Gmelina arborea (Chitti Kanseer in Dogri), Java Plum, Syzygium cuminii (Dhallan in Dogri), Wood Apple Tree, Aegle marmelos (Bill Pattri in Dogri), Monkey Face Tree, Mallotus philippensis (Kamilla in Dogri), Wild Heliotrope Tree, Ehretia laevis (Chamrode in Dogri), Popcorn Tree, Sapium sebiferum (Makhan in Dogri), Garlic Pear Tree, Crataeva adansonii (Baarna in Dogri), Chacolate Twig Tree, Elaeodendron glaucum (Ganger, Gangeda, Marindu in Dogri), Agnimanth Tree, Premna latifolia (Kali Kanseer in Dogri), Nettle Tree, Trema politoria (Dand Koochan in Dogri), Indian Coral Tree, Erythrina indica (Thubb in Dogri), Cluster Fig Tree, Ficus racemosa (Rumbal in Dogri), Red Cedar Tree, Toona ciliata (Tun in Dogri), Indian Ash Tree, Lannea coromandelica (Kaimbal, Gadhambal in Dogri), Silk Cotton Tree, Bombax ceiba (Simbal in Dogri), Curry leaf Tree, Murraya koenigii (Drounkal in Dogri), Golden Shower Tree, Cassia fistula (Karangal, Karoungal in Dogri), Hoop Tree, Pride of India, Melia azedarach (Dhraink in Dogri), Wild Flueggea, Securinega virosa (Raathal in Dogri), Wild Kydia, Kydia calycina (Pullah in Dogri), Easter Tree, Holarrhaena pubescens (Kogad in Dogri) and others.

Manda Zoo has attractive assembelage of butterflies like Peacock Pansy (Mor Phanfadi in Dogri),Blue Pansy (Neeli Phanfadi) ,Grass Yellow, Lime Butterfly (Nimbu Phanfadi in Dogri), Sailor, Plain Tiger, waterfowl including Mallard, Coot (Tikkri), Spotbilled duck, Barheaded geese (Rajhans) , elegant peafowls (Mor, Myura), Cinerous vulture (Gridh), Barn Owls (Ulloo), Eagles, Parakeets, Barking deer (Kakkad), Hog deer (Paada in Dogri), Sambar, Cheetal , Neelgai (Goond in Dogri), Porcupine (Seyh in Dogri) , Himalayan Black Bear (Haput in Kashmiri, Richh in Dogri), Leopard (Chitra, Mirg in Dogri), Pangolin (Sarkhal, Salla in Dogri). Python (Sangani in Dogri), Monitor Lizard (Gho in Dogri), Black Partridge (Kala Teetar), Grey Partridge is also seen in the wildlife sanctuary. Exotic birds like Turkey and Emu are also seen in Manda zoo. Among other attractive birds, Paradise flycatcher (Poon chiri in Dogri, Doodhraj), Scarlet Minivet (Surkholi in Dogri, Rajlal, Bulalchashm in Hindi ), Tailor bird (Darjainu, Darzi), Jungle Babblers (Farol, Sod, Dadder in Dogri), Scarlet sunbird (Lal Angaarta in Dogri), Purple sunbird (Angaarta, Shakarkhora in Urdu), Indian Grey Hornbill (Doaa in Dogri, Dhanesh in Hindi), Green Pigeon (Preu in Dogri, Hariyal in Hindi), Fan flycatcher (Pakhi Phatoonu in Dogri), Barbets (Kudroo in Dogri, Basanta in Hindi), Hawk Cuckoo (Papeeha), Bulbuls (Peenja in Dogri) , Weaver bird (Baregdu in Dogri, Baya in Hindi) with their sweet melodies and artistic nesting behaviour add further thrill and charm to the nature walk in the wilderness around .

Role of Manda zoo and Wildlife sanctuary need to be further diversified under Ecotourism with scope for students of schools and colleges to enjoy nature and visit innovative green stalls having focus on ethnic cusines like Kalaadi kulcha, Alu khameera, Tinbru chutteny, Tarad achaar, Sohanjana achaar, Guaalmada, Katraid sabzi, local folk healers with herbal products like Jyotishmati oil, Kamarkass, Nazposh sherbet, Kachnar halwa, Vidarikand churn, Meda lakkadi, Tinbru datum, Amara, kamarakh fruits, herbal shampoos, cosmetics for sale, wildlife researchers to tell tree tales and conservation strategies, heritage story tellers to talk about historical myths and facts, nature photographers to display nature’s grandeur and artists to present colourful landscapes in Basohli and Kangada paintings, dramatists and musicians to present skits and songs on Dogra /Kashmiri /Ladakhi culture and reflect on manifestations in the wonders of nature.

Brazilian city with mighty waterfalls

Think Brazil and the majority would be instantly transported to a land of pristine beaches, tormented by gorgeous figures, the hedonistic carnival, samba drums, the magnificent Christ The Redeemer and maybe the notorious favelas. 

It's what we've all imagined Brazil to be like, courtesy Hollywood and lately, a bunch of reality TV shows. once spending a large quantity of your time in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, I might vouch for all of the on top of. however beneath the glitz and funk, i used to be determined to search out a lot of soul, a lot of journey, a lot of of the important Brazil that we do not get to visualize back home. And with that firm belief in place, variety of road journeys ensured. 

First among them was Foz Do Iguacu, alittle city South of Brazil that shares its borders with each Argentina and Paraguay. I spent future ten days within the company of a childhood friend of mine that created the full expertise all the a lot of exciting. 

Without a lot of ado, we have a tendency to launched on our journey from Sao Paulo, stopping in Rio for a handful of days, moving to Curitiba for an additional 2 days before hopping on to future out there bus to Foz do Iguacu. the maximum amount as we have a tendency to each loved speed, we have a tendency to did not need to rush our journey. Buses in Brazil are very snug and overnight buses even have a rest room onboard. you may got to ignore the actual fact that it prices the maximum amount as an air price tag. 

After concerning fourteen hours, we have a tendency to were at Foz do Iguacu - a quaint very little city that thrives mainly on tourism because of the favored 'cataratas' (waterfalls). we have a tendency to selected a hostel near the falls and wasted no time in heading out to them. With a complete day before us, we have a tendency to were excited to explore the national park where they were all located. 

From the hostel, we have a tendency to took a bus that took us right up to the gate of the Parque Nacional do Iguacu. we have a tendency to paid the entry fees to the national park and were immediately ushered into yet one more open roof double decker bus with daring animated characters painted on it. The 15-minute journey zigzagged through lush vegetation and was accompanied with ambient sounds and an earthy smell, it had been a pleasant ride. At one purpose we have a tendency to zipped through a colossal array of presumably a thousand butterflies. Where the bus stopped, a lot of wildlife awaited - iguanas, monkeys and plenty of grasshoppers. From now on, we have a tendency to had the falls in sight. 

Interestingly, the Foz Do Iguacu waterfalls don't seem to be solely taller than Niagara - they're conjointly twice as wide! As we have a tendency to walked past the 'trilha' - the trekking path, the sheer expanse of the falls was captivating and images simply could not do justice to what we have a tendency to had in sight. nearer to the middle of the falls lies an extended viewing gallery that permits you to soak within the expertise (and yourself) within the screaming roar and brilliance of the majestic falls. 

We noticed some vultures circling nearby and took it as a symbol to continue our journey towards lunch. remember to wave to the nice people in Argentina waving at you from the opposite aspect of the border though. 

After a hearty full course buffet, we have a tendency to were raring to travel. As soon as we have a tendency to got out of the national park we have a tendency to headed straight to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power plant. I've forever marveled at Brazil's superb industrial may and this was an excellent chance to induce a better check out it. Run as a joint venture between Brazil and Paraguay, the dam at this location - because of the may of the Iguacu falls, powers ninetieth of Paraguay and 2 hundredth of Brazil. currently those are some spectacular facts. The structure's price conjointly makes it one amongst the foremost expensive manmade structures ever designed. the complete tour and museum was well worthwhile and that we stood in awe of each nature and man. On our resolution, we have a tendency to lucked out by recognizing the Parque Das Aves, a bird sanctuary that housed a number of the world's most exotic birds. 

Some of these winged people were thus friendly that you just might usually spot a random toucan prodding, pecking and jumping around with guests. they appear like they need a wacky sense of humour however i am unable to make certain. 

All in all, it had been an ideal day spent exploring one amongst nature's most gorgeous wonders. to not mention the man-made mega structure that manages to power up an oversized chunk of 2 nations.

Getting there - native 

From Rio de Janeiro, buses ply often to the town of Foz do Iguacu. it's common information that a significant a part of the falls are on the Argentinian aspect whereas Brazil enjoys a much better read. If doable, attempt to expertise it from each side. Border crossings are nearby and simply accessible. don't settle for to hold any bags or material for co-passengers. I nearly fell for this, had it not been for the alert bus driver who warned me that it can be counterfeit or smuggled product being moved across borders! 

From India 

There aren't any direct flights to Brazil from India. you will fly via Dubai/ Johannesburg/ London, etc. Reach Rio de Janeiro town and fly/ take the bus to Foz do Iguacu. 

Costs 

Pint of beer (cerveja): R$2.50 (Rs 40) Budget Hostel: R$40 (Rs 800) - R$50 (Rs.1,000) Hotel: R$100 (Rs a pair of,000) onwards 

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