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Question
Distinguish between:
Animal life in India and animal life in Brazil.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Animal life in India | Animal life in Brazil |
| 1. | Snow leopards and yaks are found in the snow-capped regions of the Himalayas, while Indian bison, deer, antelopes and monkeys are found in the Peninsular region. In the hot, humid forests, elephants are found in large numbers. In the arid lands, wild ass and camels are found. | Guinea pigs, crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, pumas, leopards, golden lion tamarins, etc., are found in Brazil. |
| 2. | In the swampy and marshy lands of Assam, one-horned rhinoceroses are found. | In the swampy areas of the Pantanal, huge anacondas are found. |
| 3. | Many turtles, crocodiles, and gavials (Gharials) are found in rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas. | Swordfish are found in the seas, while pink dolphins and piranhas are found in the rivers. |
| 4. | A variety of birds, such as peacocks, the Great Indian bustard, Kingfishers, peafowls, ducks, parakeets, cranes, and pigeons, are found in the forests and wetlands of India. | Major bird species such as macaws, flamingos, various parrots, and condors are found in Brazil. |
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