DODDAKALLASANDRA
LAKE – GEOGRAPHY
News:
In Frames | A flurry of
feathers in a drying lake
What's
in the news?
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The Doddakallasandra Lake in Bengaluru,
reeling under the effect of the drought gripping the whole of Karnataka, has
become a feeding spot for many species of birds.
Doddakallasandra
Lake:
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Doddakallasandra Lake is considered as a man-made lake, located off Kanakapura
Road in Bangalore.
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It is a 21.16-acre water body that has
undergone rejuvenation efforts by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
in recent years.
Significance:
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The lake is surrounded by a diverse range
of flora and fauna, hosting 354 trees of 42 species, 43 species of plants and
shrubs, 37 butterfly species, and 71 bird species, including 11 migratory ones
and two near-threatened species.
Uniqueness:
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The name "Doddakallasandra" is
derived from the Kannada language, which means "buffalo pond".
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The name likely refers to a natural pond
in the area that was used as a source of drinking water for buffalos in the
past.