Make a list of threatened animals. Write causes of becoming endangered.
Threatened animals are :
(i) Blue Whale : It is hunted for oil and the blubber, which are used for making medicines, so it is endangered.
(ii) African Elephant : They are endangered because they are hunted for their ivory.
(iii) Sea Turtle : The turtles are used to make many things. Its shell is used to make jewellery, combs and sun glasses. Thus their killing is making them endangered.
(iv) Bengal Tiger : Tiger is killed for its skin and bones.
(v) Black Rhino : It is mainly killed for its horn, which are used for making handle of draggers. The main cause of threat is the destruction of their habitats.
Why animals of birds migrate?
What is poaching? How is it done by anti-social elements and for what purpose?
What do you mean by Endemic Species? Write about any three species endemic to India.
What are the Biosphere reserves? What are the objectives of setting up Biosphere Reserves?
