Author: Shobhna Gupta
Publisher: Har-Anand
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 92
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8124109702
Description
Wildlife of India takes you on an exciting journey into the forests of India. The book gives an introduction to the various ecological zones of India, its varied fauna and flora and a brief description of animals and their habitat. It also discusses some of the endangered species and the steps taken for their conservation.
After Africa, Indian peninsula has the richest diversity of life forms on the face of the earth. The landmass of 329 million acres of the country and its water bodies sustain extremely variegated plants and animals. Over 45,000 species of plants and 75000 species of animals contribute to the rich biological diversity of the great peninsula.
Wildlife has played an important role in the life of a common man in India, since times immemorial. Indian civilization has always accorded due respect to the eternal blessings of Mother Nature. Right from the time of the Indus Valley civilization, Indian people have loved and respected the endowments of nature like forests, flora, fauna, and animals. Most animals were revered in Indian mythology as the vahana or vehicle of various gods and goddesses or as an incarnation of the deity itself. They are still in worship.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Wildlife and Indian Culture
Eco-systems and Forests of India
Animals in Indian Forests
Avifauna in India
Aquatic Life in India
Endangered Species
Wildlife Conservation
Project tiger
Dachigam National Park
Dudhwa National Park
Corbett National Park
Sariska National Park
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Ranthambor National Park
Gir National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
Kanha National Park
Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Mudumalai Sanctuary
Sundarbans National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Manas Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve
Wildlife Parks in India