What do you mean by Endemic Species? Write about any three species endemic to India.
Species of animals and plants confined to certain specific geographical areas are called endemic species. Following are the three species of animals endemic to India.
(i) Lion-tailed macaque : It is endemic to south-west India is one of the most threatened primates.
(ii) Asiatic lion : Asiatic lion is endemic to Gir National Park, Gujarat .
(iii) Nilgiri ibex : These are endemic to Nilgiri Hills and the Southern position of the Western Ghats range in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
What are the Biosphere reserves? What are the objectives of setting up Biosphere Reserves?
Why animals of birds migrate?
What is poaching? How is it done by anti-social elements and for what purpose?
Make a list of threatened animals. Write causes of becoming endangered.
