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are numerous places like national parks and sanctuaries that have

bird watching. The bird habitats of the Indian Subcontinent can
be divided into forests, scrublands, swampland, marine, meadows,
deserts, and farmlands. Birds in the region are presently facing
many threats; the most important of which are loss of habitat and

breakdown of food chain. Urban development has significant impact
on the diversity of wetlands and communities of many species of
birds. Major risks include overexploitation of swampland reserves,
increasing hydroelectric developments, pollution caused due to

sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural fertilizers, and pesticides.
Even in all these unfavourable conditions biodiversity has made its
way and strengthened itself. Mula-Mutha River streaming through
Pune city is a fair example of the same. This dilapidated river, which

flows through the heart of the city has a profusion of birdlife which
can be glimpsed along the banks.

The following graph represents the animals found all over the rivers
-Mula and Mutha. Many species of birds are discovered encircling

Mula and Mutha river.

Fig 6.2: Animals in and around river

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