Question

The wildlife in the India is rich and varied. Explain this statement.

Answer 1

India is a land of diverse wildlife. The existence of a large variety of organisms has resulted in the formation of complex ecosystems in India. India has over 81,000 species of wildlife fauna (animals, birds, insects and mammals), which plays an important role in maintaining the balance of nature.

India is home to several large mammals like tiger, Indian bison, Asiatic lion, leopard and the one-horned rhinoceros. Tiger is India's national animal; it is found mostly in the Himalayan foothills and the Sundarban forests of the Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta.Apart from huge mammals, a large variety of reptiles, including snakes, crocodiles and alligators, are also found in the Indian subcontinent.

But today, due to large-scale deforestation and destruction of wildlife habitats, there is an urgent need to conserve the Indian wildlife. Along with the efforts of the government, there is a need to spread awareness among the people so that they can be sensitised about this issue.