Question

Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Explanation:

1. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere located in Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The forest is dominated by Teak and endemic flora includes wild mango, silver fern, jamun.
3. Endemic fauna in this forest are chinkara, nilgai, Asian wild dogs, the Indian wolf, bison, Indian giant squirrels, and flying squirrels.
4. Bison is also called as Gaur.
5. It is a bovid with a strong and massive body with a convex ridge on the forehead.
6. It has large ears and a prominent ridge along its back.
7. The adult male is dark brown and changes to black when it gets older.
8. It has short hair, fine and glossy narrow pointed hooves.

Final answer: The given statement is True.