Question

What are endemic species?

Answer 1

Endemic species:

1. Endemic species are defined as the species of plant or animal which are found exclusively in a particular area and are not found anywhere else.
2. A particular type of animal or plant may be endemic or exclusive to a zone, a state, or a country.
3. Examples;

1. The Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon is exclusive to the forests of the Western Ghats in southwestern India.
2. Indian Bustard is a type of bird that is found only on the Indian subcontinent.