Upazila in Cox's Bazar
Chakaria (Bengali: চকরিয়া) is an upazila of Cox's Bazar District[4] in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Chakaria Town has an area of 2.95 km2.
Chakaria thana was constituted in 1793 and was turned into an upazila in 1983.
Chakaria Upazila is divided into Chakaria Municipality and 18 union parishads: Badarkhali, Baraitali, Bheola Manikchar, Bamo Bilchari, Chiringa, Demusia, Dulahazara, Fashiakhali, Harbang, Kaiarbil, Kakhara, Khuntakhali, Konakhali, Lakhyarchar, Paschim Bara Bheola, Purba Bara Bheola, Saharbil, and Surajpur-Manikpur.
How to Reach Chakaria
By bus from Dhaka, Chittagong or Cox's BazarHotels in Chakaria
There are many hotels near bus stand.Tourist Places in Chakaria
Tomb of Shah Umar, Sat-gumbad Masjid of Fazl Quke at Manikpur (1873), Hasher Dighi, Bir Kamla Dighi, Dulahazara Safari Park, Chawarfari Mangrove Forest.Dulahazra Safari Park
Safari Park
Also named as Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park. It is located in Chakaria Sub district in Cox's Bazar of Bangladesh. This safari park has been built on approximately 2,224 acres of land.
There are numerous animals in the park. You will learn some interesting or fun facts about them.
Budgerigar:
Budgerigar are small birds also known as budgies or parakeets. Budgies are a bird native to Australia. Budgies were first brought to Europe in the 1840s and quickly became one of the most popular pet birds in the world.
Budgies are among the most intelligent birds. Some birds can learn hundreds of words and sentences. A budgie named "Puck" holds the Guinness World Record for the largest vocabulary of any bird, at over 1,700 words.
The variety of colors they come in is a result of breeding. In the wild, they are usually green and yellow.
Budgies can be attracted to mirrors, thinking that the reflection is their friend or companion. They also like swings, bells, and shiny objects. Budgies love fresh vegetables like spinach, carrots, and broccoli. But avocado should not be fed to them because it is poisonous.
With proper care, budgies can live 8-15 years, and some even live up to 20 years!
Common Hill Myna:
Mynas can imitate human speech clearly. Even better than some parrots. Their voices even sound like real people.
In addition to words, they can imitate phone rings, doorbells, whistles, laughter, and even coughs.
Their favorite foods are fruits—especially bananas, papayas, berries, and figs.
Grey Parrot:
Grey parrots are said to be the most intelligent bird species. Not only do they imitate words, some can understand concepts like numbers, colors, and emotions.
A famous African Grey parrot named "Alex" could identify objects, colors, count to six, and even express frustration or affection. He could understand over 100 words meaningfully!
Grey parrots can perfectly imitate voices, melodies, and even the sounds of microwaves, alarms, and phone rings, which can even confuse humans.
They are about 12-14 inches long, but studies have shown that they have the intelligence of a 4- to 6-year-old human.
They are mainly of two types of grey parrot.
Congo Grey Parrot: Large, with a bright red tail.
Timneh Grey Parrot: Small, with a dark beak and maroon tail.
With proper care, Grey Parrots can live 40-60 years in captivity—sometimes longer.
Burmese Python:
Burmese pythons are usually about 12-16 feet long. They can even grow up to 23 feet long and weigh more than 90 kg. Burmese pythons are not venomous. They kill their prey by wrapping their body around it.
Due to their extended jaws, Burmese pythons can swallow large prey, including deer, pigs, and even crocodiles.
After eating a large meal, a Burmese python may not eat again for weeks or even months. They use up their energy very slowly.
Female pythons lay up to 100 eggs.
Emu:
The emu is a fascinating, strange bird and the second largest bird in the world after the ostrich. Emu can grow up to 6.2 feet long. Although emu birds cannot fly, they can run at speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour, thanks to their powerful three-toed feet.
Although unable to fly, emus can jump 6-7 feet straight up.
Australia does not have an official national bird, but the most widely recognized and cherished national bird is the Australian emu.
Emu eggs are dark green in color and weigh the same as 10-12 chicken eggs!
The male emu incubates the eggs. It survives for 8 weeks without food or water, while keeping the eggs warm and safe.
It's normal for birds to chirp, but emus roar, which can be heard from afar.
Peafowl:
Actually, the word "peacock" only refers to males. Females are called "peahens." And if you can't tell the difference between a male and a female, you can safely say "peafowl." Peafowl can refer to either a male or a female.
A male peacock's tail can be up to 6 feet long, longer than the rest of its body! Despite its huge tail, peacocks can fly short distances, usually to escape predators or to roost in trees at night.
The Indian peafowl was declared the national bird of India in 1963. The scene of the peacock molting is quite beautiful, although I did not see it here.
Red Jungle Fowl:
All the domesticated chickens you see today are descendants of the jungle fowl.
The jungle fowl sleeps in trees to stay safe from predators. They can fly short distances and sit on branches!
Black Kite:
A kite can fly for hours without flapping its wings.
Griffon Vulture:
The Griffon Vulture has a wingspan of up to 9 feet, the largest of any bird in the world.
They can fly at altitudes of over 10,000 feet. They can sometimes fly for hours without flapping their wings.
Griffon vultures only eat dead animals, which helps keep the ecosystem clean and disease-free.
They have keen eyesight. They can spot prey from miles away. That's why we sometimes call someone with vulture eyes.
The female vulture lays one egg.
Despite their bald heads, the rest of their bodies are covered in thick, pale brown feathers.
Great Hornbill:
The Great Hornbill has a large, curved yellow-black bill topped with a hollow structure called a casque. Although it looks heavy, it is actually light and spongy.
When they fly, their huge wings make a sound that can be heard from over 100 meters away. Great hornbills often rub their beaks and beaks on oil-rich fruits such as figs, which gives them a bright yellow-orange color. It's a kind of makeup.
Clouded Leopard:
Despite the name, the leopard is not closely related to the leopard. They are a unique branch of the cat family.
They are called "clouded" leopards because of the large, cloud-like spots on their fur.
They can climb trees with their heads down like squirrels. Their long, thick tail, almost as long as their body, allows them to hang upside down from tree branches, and even run along horizontal limbs with amazing balance.
Their teeth are proportionally as long as those of a tiger, which helps them kill their prey quickly.
An adult Clouded Leopard is about the size of a large dog, weighing around 20-25 kg. However, they can catch prey larger than themselves, including monkeys, deer and birds.
Jungle Cat:
Despite their name, jungle cats are usually found in swamps, grasslands, and riverbanks - not in dense forests!
They are similar to domestic cats but larger in size, weighing 5-16 kg, have long legs, and a short tail.
They can run at speeds of about 32 km/h.
Leopard Cat:
Although wild in nature, leopard cats are the size of a domestic cat, weighing 3 to 7 kg, but they are much more fierce and independent!
Deer:
Among most deer species, except reindeer, only the male deer grow antlers.
Deer shed their antlers every year and grow new ones. The new antlers are covered in soft, leathery tissue called velvet, which provides them with blood and nutrients. Deer have excellent senses of smell and hearing, and they can detect predators long before they see them. Their large ears can pick up even the slightest sound.
Deer have eyes on either side of their heads, which gives them 300-degree vision, almost panoramic! And their eyes are quite magical. That's why they say "deer-like eyes."
Deer can jump up to 10 feet high and run at speeds of 40-50 kilometers per hour. They are also strong swimmers, able to cross rivers and lakes if necessary.
Deer have four-chambered stomachs that help them digest efficiently, and they are a beast.
Lesser Adjutant:
What a long beak. The name may be "lesser", but the bird is huge. It can grow up to about 4 feet long and have a wingspan of about 6.5 feet! It is slightly smaller than the Greater Adjutant bird.
The head and neck of the Lesser Adjutant are featherless, meaning they are bald, which makes them look a lot like vultures.
Like storks, they have no vocal cords. That is, they cannot make sounds.
Due to its bald head, hunched posture, and slow gait, the Lesser Adjutant is called "the old man of the wetlands." But don't be fooled by its appearance, it is a skilled hunter.
Mugger Crocodile:
The Mugger prefers freshwater habitats - such as rivers, lakes, ponds and swamps. This is why it is also called the "marsh" crocodile.
Their bite force is immense - enough to crush bones.
Capped Langur:
A type of Hanuman. Capped langurs are named for the black, helmet-like cap of fur on their heads, which contrasts with their pale face and golden to gray body, giving them a unique look.
They live mostly in trees and rarely come down to the ground. They can jump long distances between branches. Unlike some monkeys, capped langurs are shy and quiet in nature.
Assam macaque:
Assamese macaques are highly intelligent. They can solve problems, use tools, and are adept at navigating both forest and human-inhabited areas.
Assamese macaques prefer to live in large groups, led by a dominant male. Female macaques remain in the same group for life, while males leave when they reach maturity.
Asian Elephant:
Unlike African elephants, Asian elephants have small, round ears. They use them to keep cool - moving their ears circulates blood and releases heat.
Asian elephants have one "finger" at the tip of their trunks, while African elephants have two. They use it to breathe, smell, touch, pick up small objects, and even scoop water into their mouths.
Asian elephants are highly intelligent. They have excellent memories, and can recognize themselves in mirrors, a rare trait in the animal kingdom. Despite weighing up to 5,400 kg, they walk almost silently.
They live in close-knit matriarchal groups led by older females. Females remain in the group their entire lives, while males leave when they reach maturity and roam alone or in single-parent groups.
An Asian elephant can eat up to 150 kg of food per day—including grass, bark, fruit, and leaves. They spend about 16-18 hours a day just eating.
Like African elephants, not all Asian elephants have tusks. Only some males have tusks. Females and some male elephants have small or no tusks at all.
The elephant is the national animal of Thailand and Laos.
Purple Swamphen:
The Purple Swamphen bird is a bright purple-blue, with green wings, a bright red beak, and long reddish legs - making it one of the most colorful waterfowl in the world.
Its body shape and gait are similar to those of a chicken, and it is often called the “swamp chicken.” But it is a member of the rail family, not a chicken at all!
Great White Pelican:
Its beak is the longest of any bird, at 18.5 inches!
Its flexible throat pouch can hold up to 13 liters of water or fish, which is more than a typical kitchen bucket.
Although they may look a little strange on the ground, Great White Pelicans are powerful fliers. They can soar to great heights and cover great distances without flapping their wings.
The Great White Pelican can weigh up to 15 kg, making it one of the heaviest birds that can fly.
Asiatic black bear:
Asiatic black bear, also called Moon bear because of the crescent-shaped white spot on its chest.
These bears are expert tree climbers! They often build nests in trees where they can sleep, rest, or escape predators.
These bears love honey! They tear off the honeycombs of bees to get the sweet stuff - which is why they are sometimes called "honey bears". Their bile is extracted for traditional medicine. Although banned in many countries, it is still practiced in some parts.
Zebra:
Many people think that zebras have black stripes on their white fur. In fact, zebras are black and have white stripes underneath their fur.
Just as human fingerprints are different, each zebra's stripe pattern is different.
These stripes aren't just for style - they may help regulate heat. The black stripes absorb heat and the white stripes reflect it, possibly creating airflow that helps the zebra cool down.
Studies have shown that zebra stripes repel flies and mosquitoes. It's like nature's insect repellent.
When threatened by predators such as lions or hyenas, zebras stay close to each other. Their combined stripes confuse predators, making it difficult to find a target.
Zebras can run at speeds of up to 65 km/h and while running, they run in a zigzag style to escape predators, making them difficult to catch.
Like horses, zebras are not domesticated because they are highly unpredictable, aggressive, and easily startled.
Ostrich:
Ostrichs have been on Earth for over 50 million years.
Ostrichs can run at speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour, making them the fastest running birds in the world.
An ostrich egg is about the size of 24 chicken eggs and can weigh 1.4 kg or more, making it the largest egg ever laid by any living animal.
Ostriches have eyes that are 2 inches wide, the largest of any land animal. Interestingly, their eyes are bigger than their brains.
Ostriches have powerful legs that can kick with enough force to kill a lion. Each foot has two toes.
Both male and female ostriches take turns incubating the eggs. The males sit on the eggs at night, their dark feathers helping to conceal the nest, and the females cover them during the day, their lighter feathers blending in with the sand.
Lion:
Although lions are called the "king of the jungle", they actually live in grasslands, not forests.
A lion's roar can be heard from 8 kilometers away. Lions can sleep or rest for up to 20 hours a day!
Lions can run at speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, but only for short distances - up to about 100 meters. This is why they rely on stealth and teamwork to attack their prey.
Royal Bengal Tiger:
The national animal of Bangladesh is the Royal Bengal Tiger.
An adult male Royal Bengal Tiger can weigh up to 260 kg and can be up to 10 feet long from head to tail!
Each Royal Bengal tiger's stripes are unique. Like human fingerprints, each tiger has a unique pattern.
Tiger cubs are born blind and helpless.
Visiting Time: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM.
Entry Fees: 1000 Taka for foreigner and 100 Taka for local adult and 50 Taka for local children.
Parking Fee: Bus 100 Taka ($1.18), Car/Micro bus - 50 Taka ($0.59).
How to go: The Safari park is located 40 km away from Cox's Bazar city at Cox's Bazar-Chittagong Highway in Chakaria Upazila of Cox's Bazar District.
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