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Make a list of animals/birds seen now and 30 years ago. Take the help of your elders. Write few reasons for their disappearance. |
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Answer» 1. List of Animals and Birds: Lion, Tiger, Jackel, Fox, Wolves, Deer, Monkeys, Hyena, Squirrel, jungle foul etc. Birds like Crow, Pigeon, Peacock, Koel, Parrot, Flemingo, Mynah, King Fisher, Emu, Migratory shore birds etc. 2. The endangered species of plants and animals of India are: Lion, Red fox, Single horned (Rhinoceros), Vulture, Spotted chital deer, Loris, Black spider monkey, wild cat, cycas, Rauvolfia serpentine, Nepenthes, Sandle wood tree. 3. These species include mammals – Indian cheetah, Japan Rhinoceros and Sumatran Rhinoceros. Some species of birds of gone extinct in recent times – including pink headed duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacca) and Himalayan quail (Ophrysia superciliosia) 4. Warbler (Acrocephalus orinus) – Rampur in H.P was rediscovered after 139 years in Thailand. 5. Based on the case study we find that many animals that were found earlier are not found now. 6. The reason for this is exploitation of land and forest resources by humans, along with hunting and trapping for food and sport has led to the extinction. Feeding of Diclofenac treated cattle is the reason for disappearance of vulture. |
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