Wildlife of India

What this chapter covers

1. Types of Natural Vegetation

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   • OverviewPlant cover adjusted to climate, soil.
   • Tropical Evergreen ForestsOver 250 cm rain, very humid.
   • Moist Deciduous ForestsMost widespread monsoon forests; 100–200 cm.
   • Dry Deciduous Forests70–100 cm rain; Peninsular Plateau.
   • Tropical Thorn ForestsUnder 50 cm of rainfall.
   • Littoral and Tidal ForestsMarshy deltas and coasts, like Sunderbans.
   • Montane ForestsHimalayas and hills, 1000–4000 m.

2. Importance and Conservation of Forests

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   • Functions of ForestsProductive and protective uses of forests.
   • Forest ConservationCauses and effects of deforestation.

3. Wildlife and Its Conservation

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   • Wildlife OverviewAbout 81,000 animal species in India.
   • Species at RiskEndangered species like the Asiatic lion.
   • In-Situ ConservationNational parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves.
   • Ex-Situ ConservationZoos, botanical gardens and aquariums.
   • Wildlife Conservation ProjectsProject Tiger and Gir Lion Project.

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